At a Glance
Median Income
$73,563
$45,621 per capita
Home Value
$344,700
Zillow: $382,033
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.4% smoking rate
How Emily Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emily's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emily a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emily residents earn a median household income of $73,563 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,621. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emily is $344,700 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,033. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
32.2% of adults in Emily hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emily has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population659
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,563
Per Capita$45,621
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A
Home Value$344,700
Rent
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$382,033
Housing Units994
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,275 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Emily was built in 1984.
31.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.