At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$39,391 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
Zillow: $343,667
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.6% smoking rate
How Esperance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Esperance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Esperance a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Esperance residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,391. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,562 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Esperance is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,667. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
13.0% of adults in Esperance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Esperance has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population238
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$39,391
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$12,310M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$1,100
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$343,667
Housing Units159
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation609 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Esperance was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Albany International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.