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Cost of living in Elwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elwood is 160 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elwood is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elwood is $826,154.
The median income in Elwood is $177,003.
Elwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elwood | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 279 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elwood, NY Weather
The average high in Elwood is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elwood
The current population in Elwood is 11,762. The population has increased 5.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,762 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 11,140 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 11,124 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 11,722 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 11,582 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 11,498 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 11,439 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 11,592 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 11,197 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 10,941 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 10,833 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 10,704 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 10,821 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,807 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 11,136 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elwood
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Elwood is:
71.6% White with 8,418 White residents.
3.6% African American with 419 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
6.7% Asian with 789 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.7% Other with 313 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 400 Two Or More residents.
12.1% Hispanic with 1,419 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elwood | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.6% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.6% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elwood
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Elwood is 50.9% female with 5,992 female residents.
Elwood is 49.1% male with 5,770 male residents.
| Gender | Elwood | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elwood for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Elwood completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Elwood completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Elwood completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Elwood completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Elwood completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Elwood completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Elwood completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Elwood completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Elwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elwood | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elwood, New York
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3.1% of households in Elwood earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Elwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.5% of households in Elwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.4% of households in Elwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.8% of households in Elwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.7% of households in Elwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
3.9% of households in Elwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Elwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
26.2% of households in Elwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
38.6% of households in Elwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elwood | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.8% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3.9% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 26.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 38.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
