Living in Elmer City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmer City · Census data 2020–2024
Elmer City has 332 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $70,625 (28% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $203,100, the median rent is $926/month.
Elmer City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elmer City at a glance
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 40.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $70,625State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $203,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $926/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Elmer City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elmer City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmer City the median home value is $203,100, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Elmer City median household income
The median household income in Elmer City is $70,625 and the income per person is $38,934. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Elmer City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 157
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.32
Elmer City demographics
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmer City ›
Education in Elmer City
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Elmer City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmer City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Elmer City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer City | 332 | $70,625 | $203,100 | $926 |
| Coulee Dam | 1,595 | $66,732 | $238,500 | $1,033 |
| Grand Coulee | 913 | $64,250 | $222,000 | $591 |
| Electric City | 820 | $80,221 | $198,400 | $1,095 |
| Nespelem | 151 | $67,500 | $120,000 | $1,167 |
| Nespelem Community | 358 | $104,063 | $173,400 | — |
| Keller | 212 | $57,500 | $108,000 | $338 |
| Almira | 360 | $52,333 | $204,000 | $955 |
| Wilbur | 842 | $55,625 | $221,800 | $583 |
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What is the median household income in Elmer City, WA?
The median household income in Elmer City is $70,625, 28% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elmer City?
The median home value in Elmer City is $203,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Elmer City?
The median gross rent in Elmer City is $926 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Elmer City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Elmer City?
The median age in Elmer City is 40.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Elmer City?
The average commute to work in Elmer City is 15 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmer City?
The unemployment rate in Elmer City is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmer City?
16.7% of adults in Elmer City 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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