Living in Elyria, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elyria · Census data 2020–2024

Elyria has 43 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $62,083 (19% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $138,900.

Elyria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Elyria at a glance

Population
43
Median age
57.5State: 37.2
Median household income
$62,083State: $76,475
Median home value
$138,900State: $238,600
Homeowners
81.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
Average commute
19 min

Is Elyria a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Elyria

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elyria the median home value is $138,900, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,097 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Elyria$138,900
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Elyria median household income

The median household income in Elyria is $62,083 and the income per person is $37,465. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Elyria$62,083
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Elyria: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
38
Owner-occupied
81.5%
Renter-occupied
18.5%
Vacant
28.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
1.59

Elyria demographics

Population
43
Median age
57.5
Under 18
0%
65 and older
37.2%
Households
27
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elyria ›

Education in Elyria

9.8% of adults 25 and older in Elyria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Elyria9.8%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Elyria

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
19 minState: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
80.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
19.2%
Homes with broadband
81.5%

Elyria vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Elyria43$62,083$138,900—
Ord2,100$57,818$119,800$617
Burwell848$51,250$164,400$460
North Loup238$49,167$55,600$618
Ericson157$69,500$141,300$493
Arcadia308$81,250$115,400$525
Sargent534$54,423$57,900$631
Taylor142$50,833$73,300$950
Scotia428$45,000$102,800$581

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Living in Elyria: FAQ

What is the median household income in Elyria, NE?

The median household income in Elyria is $62,083, 19% 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 Elyria?

The median home value in Elyria is $138,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Elyria, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median.

What is the median age in Elyria?

The median age in Elyria is 57.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Elyria?

The average commute to work in Elyria is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Elyria?

The unemployment rate in Elyria is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Elyria?

9.8% of adults in Elyria 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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