Living in Elnora, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elnora · Census data 2020–2024
Elnora has 531 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $41,786 (42% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $101,300, the median rent is $625/month.
Elnora is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elnora at a glance
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 31.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $41,786State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $101,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Elnora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Elnora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elnora the median home value is $101,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $853 a month in housing costs.
Elnora median household income
The median household income in Elnora is $41,786 and the income per person is $21,723. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Elnora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.58
Elnora demographics
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 206
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elnora ›
Education in Elnora
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Elnora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elnora
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Elnora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elnora | 531 | $41,786 | $101,300 | $625 |
| Newberry | 121 | $50,625 | $81,700 | — |
| Sandborn | 339 | $61,125 | $94,400 | $683 |
| Odon | 1,419 | $49,342 | $141,000 | $498 |
| Plainville | 412 | $51,094 | $100,000 | $824 |
| Lyons | 920 | $53,365 | $82,100 | $859 |
| Crane | 260 | $46,719 | $103,600 | $673 |
| Edwardsport | 337 | $51,667 | $58,800 | $950 |
| Pleasantville | 127 | $22,381 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Elnora, IN?
The median household income in Elnora is $41,786, 42% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elnora?
The median home value in Elnora is $101,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Elnora?
The median gross rent in Elnora is $625 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Elnora, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Elnora?
The median age in Elnora is 31.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Elnora?
The average commute to work in Elnora is 25 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elnora?
The unemployment rate in Elnora is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elnora?
12.6% of adults in Elnora 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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