At a Glance
Median Income
$153,963
$68,008 per capita
Home Value
$626,000
Zillow: $798,306
Median Rent
$1,926/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
95/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
7.5% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emerson residents earn a median household income of $153,963 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,008. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerson is $626,000 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $798,306. Median rent is $1,926/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Emerson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 95/100K.
Education
55.2% of adults in Emerson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerson has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,263
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density3,257/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$153,963
Per Capita$68,008
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$626,000
Rent$1,926
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$798,306
Housing Units2,664
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property95/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation57 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Emerson was founded in 1903.
The median home in Emerson was built in 1959.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.