Living in Elbridge, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elbridge · Census data 2020–2024
Elbridge has 1,224 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $64,462 (25% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $160,200, the median rent is $1,034/month.
Elbridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elbridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,224
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,462State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $160,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,034/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Elbridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elbridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elbridge the median home value is $160,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.
Elbridge median household income
The median household income in Elbridge is $64,462 and the income per person is $33,629. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Elbridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 555
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.36
Elbridge demographics
- Population
- 1,224
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 519
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elbridge ›
Education in Elbridge
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Elbridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elbridge
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Elbridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbridge | 1,224 | $64,462 | $160,200 | $1,034 |
| Jordan | 1,574 | $76,588 | $157,500 | $781 |
| Weedsport | 1,954 | $70,865 | $166,800 | $1,156 |
| Skaneateles | 2,543 | $125,625 | $647,100 | $1,125 |
| Marcellus | 1,894 | $69,407 | $225,600 | $1,081 |
| Camillus | 1,424 | $50,000 | $164,200 | $967 |
| Port Byron | 900 | $48,750 | $100,500 | $1,071 |
| Village Green | 3,687 | $53,836 | $153,500 | $1,237 |
| Auburn | 26,285 | $51,052 | $152,800 | $897 |
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What is the median household income in Elbridge, NY?
The median household income in Elbridge is $64,462, 25% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elbridge?
The median home value in Elbridge is $160,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Elbridge?
The median gross rent in Elbridge is $1,034 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Elbridge, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Elbridge?
The median age in Elbridge is 41.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Elbridge?
The average commute to work in Elbridge is 20 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elbridge?
The unemployment rate in Elbridge is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elbridge?
20.9% of adults in Elbridge 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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