At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$23,174 per capita
Home Value
$203,800
Zillow: $191,036
Violent Crime
137/100K
888/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Emory Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emory a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emory residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,174. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emory is $203,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,036. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Emory reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 888/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Emory hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emory has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,135
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$23,174
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,800
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$191,036
Housing Units187
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property888/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,010/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,224 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Emory was built in 1978.
29.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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