Living in Elton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elton · Census data 2020–2024
Elton has 862 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $37,575 (38% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $84,900, the median rent is $499/month.
Elton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elton at a glance
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 58.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $37,575State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $84,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $499/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Elton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Elton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elton the median home value is $84,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $499 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,117 a month in housing costs.
Elton median household income
The median household income in Elton is $37,575 and the income per person is $22,900. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Elton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 557
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.96
Elton demographics
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 439
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elton ›
Education in Elton
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Elton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.1%
Elton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton | 862 | $37,575 | $84,900 | $499 |
| Basile | 1,790 | $52,415 | $100,700 | $900 |
| Kinder | 2,317 | $42,100 | $118,700 | $777 |
| Oberlin | 1,809 | $31,738 | $96,000 | $448 |
| Fenton | 207 | $22,438 | $96,300 | $631 |
| Iota | 1,481 | $40,833 | $157,500 | $491 |
| Eunice | 9,239 | $35,436 | $122,000 | $799 |
| Jennings | 9,553 | $48,558 | $136,700 | $881 |
| Welsh | 3,313 | $78,185 | $174,900 | $576 |
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What is the median household income in Elton, LA?
The median household income in Elton is $37,575, 38% lower 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 Elton?
The median home value in Elton is $84,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Elton?
The median gross rent in Elton is $499 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Elton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
What is the median age in Elton?
The median age in Elton is 58.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Elton?
The average commute to work in Elton is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elton?
The unemployment rate in Elton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elton?
9.8% of adults in Elton 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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