At a Glance
Median Income
$76,424
$42,830 per capita
Home Value
$209,700
Zillow: $302,729
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
210/100K
908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.1% smoking rate
How Emerson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emerson residents earn a median household income of $76,424 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,830. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,982 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerson is $209,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,729. Median rent is $1,410/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Emerson reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 908/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Emerson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,716
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,424
Per Capita$42,830
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$8,646M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,700
Rent$1,410
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$302,729
Housing Units627
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property908/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation932 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Emerson was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.