Living in Elba, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elba · Census data 2020–2024
Elba has 171 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $36,250 (53% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $98,300, the median rent is $918/month.
Elba is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elba at a glance
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 45.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $36,250State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $98,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $918/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Elba a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Elba
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elba the median home value is $98,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Elba median household income
The median household income in Elba is $36,250 and the income per person is $30,689. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Elba: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 1.82
Elba demographics
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elba ›
Education in Elba
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Elba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elba
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.2%
Elba vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elba | 171 | $36,250 | $98,300 | $918 |
| St. Paul | 2,758 | $62,212 | $203,300 | $707 |
| Cushing | 112 | $98,478 | — | — |
| Dannebrog | 235 | $63,250 | $127,500 | $813 |
| Ashton | 232 | $69,000 | $82,900 | $856 |
| Wolbach | 283 | $52,321 | $67,300 | $713 |
| Scotia | 428 | $45,000 | $102,800 | $581 |
| Howard City (Boelus) | 186 | $68,750 | $80,000 | $675 |
| Palmer | 403 | $62,578 | $123,900 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Elba, NE?
The median household income in Elba is $36,250, 53% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elba?
The median home value in Elba is $98,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Elba?
The median gross rent in Elba is $918 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Elba, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Elba?
The median age in Elba is 45.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Elba?
The average commute to work in Elba is 24 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elba?
The unemployment rate in Elba is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elba?
8.1% of adults in Elba 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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