Living in Elida, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elida · Census data 2020–2024
Elida has 2,163 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $81,083 (14% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $220,900, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Elida at a glance
- Population
- 2,163
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $81,083State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $220,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Elida a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elida
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elida the median home value is $220,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,532 a month in housing costs.
Elida median household income
The median household income in Elida is $81,083 and the income per person is $42,425. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Elida: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 857
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.66
Elida demographics
- Population
- 2,163
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 813
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elida ›
Education in Elida
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Elida have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elida
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Elida vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elida | 2,163 | $81,083 | $220,900 | $1,125 |
| Gomer | 148 | $70,000 | $165,400 | — |
| Lima | 35,010 | $46,240 | $107,200 | $903 |
| Cairo | 581 | $83,125 | $114,500 | $1,023 |
| Fort Shawnee | 6,209 | $90,491 | $208,700 | $1,035 |
| Delphos | 7,143 | $61,037 | $129,600 | $812 |
| Spencerville | 2,107 | $54,883 | $137,100 | $932 |
| Fort Jennings | 482 | $69,688 | $220,600 | $730 |
| Cridersville | 1,801 | $55,221 | $144,300 | $876 |
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What is the median household income in Elida, OH?
The median household income in Elida is $81,083, 14% higher 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 Elida?
The median home value in Elida is $220,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Elida?
The median gross rent in Elida is $1,125 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Elida, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Elida?
The median age in Elida is 39.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Elida?
The average commute to work in Elida is 19 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elida?
The unemployment rate in Elida is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elida?
31.1% of adults in Elida 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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