Living in Elmont, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmont · Census data 2020–2024
Elmont has 36,518 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $114,217 (33% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $602,900, the median rent is $2,209/month.
Elmont at a glance
- Population
- 36,518
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $114,217State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $602,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,209/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Elmont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmont the median home value is $602,900, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,209 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,446 a month in housing costs.
Elmont median household income
The median household income in Elmont is $114,217 and the income per person is $40,619. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Elmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,360
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 3.65
Elmont demographics
- Population
- 36,518
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 9,991
- Foreign-born
- 45.8%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmont ›
Education in Elmont
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Elmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmont
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 13.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Elmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmont | 36,518 | $114,217 | $602,900 | $2,209 |
| South Floral Park | 1,706 | $119,496 | $603,400 | $1,938 |
| North Valley Stream | 17,825 | $142,733 | $613,800 | $3,059 |
| Franklin Square | 30,897 | $143,263 | $657,000 | $2,102 |
| Floral Park | 16,169 | $150,084 | $789,600 | $2,243 |
| Stewart Manor | 1,797 | $155,000 | $799,700 | $1,921 |
| Bellerose | 1,136 | $232,250 | $863,400 | $2,214 |
| Bellerose Terrace | 2,006 | $166,086 | $592,400 | $1,449 |
| Valley Stream | 40,315 | $133,190 | $616,100 | $2,124 |
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What is the median household income in Elmont, NY?
The median household income in Elmont is $114,217, 33% higher 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 Elmont?
The median home value in Elmont is $602,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Elmont?
The median gross rent in Elmont is $2,209 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Elmont, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Elmont?
The median age in Elmont is 38.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Elmont?
The average commute to work in Elmont is 40 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmont?
The unemployment rate in Elmont is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmont?
32.6% of adults in Elmont 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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