Living in Elmwood, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmwood · Census data 2020–2024
Elmwood has 6,077 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $89,430 (47% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $188,100, the median rent is $1,602/month.
Elmwood at a glance
- Population
- 6,077
- Median age
- 33State: 38
- Median household income
- $89,430State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $188,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,602/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Elmwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Elmwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmwood the median home value is $188,100, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,602 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,548 a month in housing costs.
Elmwood median household income
The median household income in Elmwood is $89,430 and the income per person is $59,418. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Elmwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,176
- Owner-occupied
- 12.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 87.3%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.55
Elmwood demographics
- Population
- 6,077
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 3,897
- Foreign-born
- 21.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmwood ›
Education in Elmwood
60.6% of adults 25 and older in Elmwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 28.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Elmwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| Metairie | 139,729 | $73,042 | $327,500 | $1,175 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in Elmwood, LA?
The median household income in Elmwood is $89,430, 47% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elmwood?
The median home value in Elmwood is $188,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Elmwood?
The median gross rent in Elmwood is $1,602 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Elmwood, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Elmwood?
The median age in Elmwood is 33 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Elmwood?
The average commute to work in Elmwood is 18 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmwood?
The unemployment rate in Elmwood is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmwood?
60.6% of adults in Elmwood 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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