Emerald, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,890 Population 751/sq mi density

1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$28,764 median income, 3.0% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

Emerald, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,764

62% below

$28,764 per capita

Home Value

$225,400

20% below

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

3% below

Unemployment

3.0%

17% below

Avg Temperature

59°F

271 sunny days/yr

Is Emerald a Good Place to Live?

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2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emerald residents earn a median household income of $28,764 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,764. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 560 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emerald is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,127/month.

Climate & Weather

Emerald has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,890

Median Age43.0 yrs

Density751/mi²

Foreign Born16.5%

Economy

Median Income$28,764

Per Capita$28,764

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$553

Housing

Home Value$225,400

Rent$1,127

Ownership91.5%

Housing Units2,356

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days271/yr

Rain36.3 in/yr

Elevation1,053 ft

Did You Know?

16.5% of residents are foreign-born.