Living in Elsa, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elsa · Census data 2020–2024
Elsa has 5,697 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $42,439 (46% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $81,600, the median rent is $767/month.
Elsa at a glance
- Population
- 5,697
- Median age
- 34State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $42,439State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $81,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $767/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Elsa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Elsa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elsa the median home value is $81,600, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,327 a month in housing costs.
Elsa median household income
The median household income in Elsa is $42,439 and the income per person is $21,504. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Elsa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,181
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.88
Elsa demographics
- Population
- 5,697
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 1,978
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elsa ›
Education in Elsa
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Elsa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elsa
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Elsa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa | 5,697 | $42,439 | $81,600 | $767 |
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| La Blanca | 2,998 | $56,008 | $82,300 | $923 |
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
| San Carlos | 3,678 | $49,132 | $75,600 | $711 |
| Laguna Seca | 239 | $39,179 | $49,900 | — |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
| Monte Alto | 2,350 | $30,486 | $89,400 | $927 |
| Mila Doce | 7,731 | $50,921 | $67,700 | $640 |
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What is the median household income in Elsa, TX?
The median household income in Elsa is $42,439, 46% 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 Elsa?
The median home value in Elsa is $81,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Elsa?
The median gross rent in Elsa is $767 per month, about 39.2% of household income.
Is Elsa, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
What is the median age in Elsa?
The median age in Elsa is 34 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Elsa?
The average commute to work in Elsa is 13 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elsa?
The unemployment rate in Elsa is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elsa?
7.9% of adults in Elsa 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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