Emerald, Australia

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

14,906 Population

591 ft Elevation 180 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$34,983 median income, 3.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Emerald, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$34,983

53% below

$34,983 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

3.2%

11% below

Avg Temperature

72°F

291 sunny days/yr

Is Emerald a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Emerald residents earn a median household income of $34,983 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,983. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,416 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emerald is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Emerald has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,906

Median Age32.0 yrs

Foreign Born14.6%

Economy

Median Income$34,983

Per Capita$34,983

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$673

Housing

B+

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership55.3%

Housing Units5,962

Climate

Avg Temp72°F

Sunny Days291/yr

Rain24.7 in/yr

Elevation591 ft

Did You Know?

14.6% of residents are foreign-born.