Living in Elroy, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elroy · Census data 2020–2024
Elroy has 3,251 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $63,238 (13% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $133,100, the median rent is $1,005/month.
Elroy at a glance
- Population
- 3,251
- Median age
- 45State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $63,238State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $133,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,005/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Elroy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Elroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elroy the median home value is $133,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,108 a month in housing costs.
Elroy median household income
The median household income in Elroy is $63,238 and the income per person is $31,013. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Elroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,442
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.45
Elroy demographics
- Population
- 3,251
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,328
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elroy ›
Education in Elroy
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Elroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elroy
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Elroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elroy | 3,251 | $63,238 | $133,100 | $1,005 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,422 | $166,250 | $468,700 | $1,788 |
| New Hope | 1,487 | $58,667 | $162,800 | — |
| Goldsboro | 34,383 | $48,540 | $200,400 | $971 |
| Brogden | 2,733 | $42,074 | $96,400 | $1,013 |
| Mar-Mac | 2,877 | $53,819 | $149,200 | $821 |
| La Grange | 2,756 | $48,078 | $83,800 | $735 |
| Dudley | 2,305 | $42,050 | $90,000 | $808 |
| Pikeville | 776 | $62,396 | $140,800 | $1,065 |
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What is the median household income in Elroy, NC?
The median household income in Elroy is $63,238, 13% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elroy?
The median home value in Elroy is $133,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Elroy?
The median gross rent in Elroy is $1,005 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Elroy, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Elroy?
The median age in Elroy is 45 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Elroy?
The average commute to work in Elroy is 23 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elroy?
The unemployment rate in Elroy is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elroy?
15.7% of adults in Elroy 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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