Eldridge is a small town of 6,693 in Iowa, with a median household income of $89,946
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eldridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eldridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eldridge city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Eldridge's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eldridge costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eldridge, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$289,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,946
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eldridge's violent crime rate is 43.6 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
43.6 /100k
Property Crime
334.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eldridge is served primarily by North Scott Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Eldridge, IA
National Avg
School District
North Scott Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eldridge sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.7 inches of snow per year.
Eldridge's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eldridge roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $289,500 and median rent is $840/month.
Eldridge's violent crime rate is 43.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 334.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eldridge are operated by North Scott Comm School District.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eldridge, IA has a population of 6,693, a median household income of $89,946, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Eldridge averages 29.8°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 28.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eldridge, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52748.
The population of Eldridge, Iowa is 6,693 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eldridge: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $289,500, median household income $89,946, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
