At a Glance
Median Income
$125,341
$48,962 per capita
Home Value
$294,100
Zillow: $210,259
Violent Crime
304/100K
4,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Emerald Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerald Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerald Mountain a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emerald Mountain residents earn a median household income of $125,341 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,962. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,787 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerald Mountain is $294,100 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,259. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Emerald Mountain reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,476/100K.
Education
41.2% of adults in Emerald Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerald Mountain has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,387
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,341
Per Capita$48,962
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,100
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$210,259
Housing Units1,087
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property4,476/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation328 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Emerald Mountain was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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