Living in Eldorado, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldorado · Census data 2020–2024
Eldorado has 841 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $68,966 (3% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $135,600, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Eldorado is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eldorado at a glance
- Population
- 841
- Median age
- 29.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $68,966State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $135,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Eldorado a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eldorado
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eldorado the median home value is $135,600, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,255 a month in housing costs.
Eldorado median household income
The median household income in Eldorado is $68,966 and the income per person is $31,104. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Eldorado: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 302
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.86
Eldorado demographics
- Population
- 841
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 294
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 16.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldorado ›
Education in Eldorado
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Eldorado have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldorado
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Eldorado vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado | 841 | $68,966 | $135,600 | $1,054 |
| West Manchester | 341 | $61,875 | $105,500 | $1,150 |
| New Madison | 783 | $62,500 | $109,900 | $888 |
| New Paris | 1,582 | $38,527 | $86,800 | $733 |
| Lewisburg | 1,927 | $75,379 | $155,800 | $817 |
| Wayne Lakes | 711 | $52,500 | $143,600 | $730 |
| Arcanum | 2,912 | $60,481 | $148,700 | $803 |
| Verona | 653 | $66,250 | $153,600 | $627 |
| Gordon | 222 | $71,250 | $129,900 | $736 |
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What is the median household income in Eldorado, OH?
The median household income in Eldorado is $68,966, 3% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eldorado?
The median home value in Eldorado is $135,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Eldorado?
The median gross rent in Eldorado is $1,054 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Eldorado, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Eldorado?
The median age in Eldorado is 29.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Eldorado?
The average commute to work in Eldorado is 32 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eldorado?
The unemployment rate in Eldorado is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldorado?
18.8% of adults in Eldorado 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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