At a Glance
Median Income
$47,273
$30,246 per capita
Home Value
$222,200
Zillow: $287,117
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Esmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Esmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Esmont a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Esmont residents earn a median household income of $47,273 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,246. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Esmont is $222,200 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,117. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
14.6% of adults in Esmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Esmont has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,273
Per Capita$30,246
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A
Home Value$222,200
Rent
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$287,117
Housing Units242
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation529 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Esmont was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.