Living in Elsah, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elsah · Census data 2020–2024
Elsah has 708 residents with a median age of 20.3. The median household income is $98,125 (18% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $221,400, the median rent is $1,406/month.
Elsah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elsah at a glance
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 20.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $98,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $221,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,406/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Elsah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Elsah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elsah the median home value is $221,400, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,406 per month, which is 11.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Elsah median household income
The median household income in Elsah is $98,125 and the income per person is $9,557. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Elsah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 62.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.49
62.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Elsah has many vacation and second homes.
Elsah demographics
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 20.3
- Under 18
- 0.1%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 39
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elsah ›
Education in Elsah
61.7% of adults 25 and older in Elsah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 45.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elsah
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 31.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 42.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Elsah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsah | 708 | $98,125 | $221,400 | $1,406 |
| Portage Des Sioux | 340 | $62,188 | $173,000 | $800 |
| Grafton | 734 | $105,417 | $275,800 | $629 |
| Otterville | 126 | $65,991 | $66,000 | — |
| Godfrey | 17,712 | $94,543 | $192,200 | $1,153 |
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | $99,521 | $236,100 | $1,835 |
| West Alton | 467 | $111,500 | $153,100 | $1,375 |
| Florissant | 51,773 | $65,318 | $148,800 | $1,288 |
| Hazelwood | 25,114 | $55,908 | $167,400 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in Elsah, IL?
The median household income in Elsah is $98,125, 18% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elsah?
The median home value in Elsah is $221,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Elsah?
The median gross rent in Elsah is $1,406 per month, about 11.3% of household income.
Is Elsah, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Elsah?
The median age in Elsah is 20.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Elsah?
The average commute to work in Elsah is 11 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elsah?
The unemployment rate in Elsah is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elsah?
61.7% of adults in Elsah 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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