Living in Elmendorf, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmendorf · Census data 2020–2024
Elmendorf has 2,389 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $51,691 (34% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $161,300, the median rent is $1,327/month.
Elmendorf at a glance
- Population
- 2,389
- Median age
- 38.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $51,691State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $161,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,327/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Elmendorf a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 30.7%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Elmendorf
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmendorf the median home value is $161,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,444 a month in housing costs.
Elmendorf median household income
The median household income in Elmendorf is $51,691 and the income per person is $20,913. 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Elmendorf: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 826
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.01
Elmendorf demographics
- Population
- 2,389
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 793
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmendorf ›
Education in Elmendorf
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Elmendorf have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmendorf
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Elmendorf vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmendorf | 2,389 | $51,691 | $161,300 | $1,327 |
| Sandy Oaks | 5,396 | $50,806 | $120,300 | $1,309 |
| China Grove | 1,215 | $103,162 | $359,800 | — |
| Floresville | 8,007 | $65,270 | $241,000 | $1,076 |
| St. Hedwig | 2,313 | $147,390 | $282,100 | — |
| La Vernia | 1,095 | $76,250 | $347,400 | $993 |
| Kirby | 8,117 | $55,532 | $165,500 | $1,182 |
| Leming | 681 | $74,559 | $152,200 | — |
| Terrell Hills | 5,070 | $186,400 | $838,400 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in Elmendorf, TX?
The median household income in Elmendorf is $51,691, 34% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elmendorf?
The median home value in Elmendorf is $161,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Elmendorf?
The median gross rent in Elmendorf is $1,327 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Elmendorf, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 30.7%.
What is the median age in Elmendorf?
The median age in Elmendorf is 38.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Elmendorf?
The average commute to work in Elmendorf is 32 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmendorf?
The unemployment rate in Elmendorf is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmendorf?
6.5% of adults in Elmendorf 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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