Living in Eldridge, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldridge · Census data 2020–2024
Eldridge has 6,818 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $106,316 (42% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $350,500, the median rent is $945/month.
Eldridge at a glance
- Population
- 6,818
- Median age
- 42.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $106,316State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $350,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Eldridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values 69% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eldridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eldridge the median home value is $350,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,934 a month in housing costs.
Eldridge median household income
The median household income in Eldridge is $106,316 and the income per person is $53,194. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Eldridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,890
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.41
Eldridge demographics
- Population
- 6,818
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 2,826
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldridge ›
Education in Eldridge
54.4% of adults 25 and older in Eldridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldridge
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Eldridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge | 6,818 | $106,316 | $350,500 | $945 |
| Long Grove | 793 | $125,329 | $320,600 | $989 |
| Park View | 2,437 | $113,409 | $276,000 | $867 |
| Davenport | 100,913 | $66,200 | $166,400 | $978 |
| Donahue | 390 | $104,063 | $200,700 | — |
| Maysville | 220 | $71,429 | $229,800 | $625 |
| Bettendorf | 39,647 | $100,495 | $306,500 | $1,187 |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | $159,600 | — |
| Riverdale | 396 | $95,000 | $276,300 | $1,600 |
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What is the median household income in Eldridge, IA?
The median household income in Eldridge is $106,316, 42% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eldridge?
The median home value in Eldridge is $350,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Eldridge?
The median gross rent in Eldridge is $945 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Eldridge, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values 69% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eldridge?
The median age in Eldridge is 42.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Eldridge?
The average commute to work in Eldridge is 19 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eldridge?
The unemployment rate in Eldridge is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldridge?
54.4% of adults in Eldridge 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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