Living in Elberta, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elberta · Census data 2020–2024
Elberta has 2,293 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $55,000 (14% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $232,800, the median rent is $1,059/month.
Elberta at a glance
- Population
- 2,293
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $232,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,059/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Elberta a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; home values 11% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Elberta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elberta the median home value is $232,800, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,059 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,507 a month in housing costs.
Elberta median household income
The median household income in Elberta is $55,000 and the income per person is $38,332. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Elberta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,180
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.29
Elberta demographics
- Population
- 2,293
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 1,002
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elberta ›
Education in Elberta
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Elberta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elberta
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Elberta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elberta | 2,293 | $55,000 | $232,800 | $1,059 |
| Foley | 24,026 | $66,336 | $289,300 | $1,242 |
| Orange Beach | 8,407 | $97,736 | $502,400 | $1,576 |
| Perdido Beach | 642 | $80,875 | $341,700 | $738 |
| Bon Secour | 2,789 | $61,497 | $309,800 | $961 |
| Summerdale | 1,593 | $70,110 | $274,800 | $1,000 |
| Gulf Shores | 16,401 | $78,188 | $382,700 | $1,483 |
| Lillian | 1,460 | $52,281 | $280,600 | $684 |
| Magnolia Springs | 1,130 | $86,818 | $442,400 | $1,146 |
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What is the median household income in Elberta, AL?
The median household income in Elberta is $55,000, 14% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elberta?
The median home value in Elberta is $232,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Elberta?
The median gross rent in Elberta is $1,059 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Elberta, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; home values 11% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Elberta?
The median age in Elberta is 46.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Elberta?
The average commute to work in Elberta is 24 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elberta?
The unemployment rate in Elberta is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elberta?
17.3% of adults in Elberta have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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