At a Glance
Median Income
$96,705
$52,803 per capita
Home Value
$437,800
Zillow: $659,023
Median Rent
$2,088/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How South Eliot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Eliot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Eliot 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
South Eliot residents earn a median household income of $96,705 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,803. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Eliot is $437,800 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $659,023. Median rent is $2,088/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
South Eliot reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,584/100K.
Education
44.8% of adults in South Eliot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Eliot has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population4,021
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,705
Per Capita$52,803
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A
Home Value$437,800
Rent$2,088
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$659,023
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,584/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in South Eliot was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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