What are the schools like in Elroy, NC?

School district data for Elroy is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Elroy?

The median household income in Elroy, NC is $59,505 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Elroy, NC?

Elroy has an average high temperature of 54.2°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

Elroy, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Elroy, NC affordable or expensive?

Elroy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elroy is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,900 and the median rent is $940 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Elroy, NC?

Elroy has a violent crime rate of 466.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2567.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elroy, NC a Good Place to Live?

Elroy is a small town of 3,495 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,505 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Elroy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elroy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elroy 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: 89.7

Elroy's overall cost of living index is 89.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elroy costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elroy, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$940	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,505	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Elroy's violent crime rate is 466.2 per 100,000 residents — 23% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

466.2 /100k

Property Crime

2567.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Elroy, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elroy sees average highs of 54.2°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elroy, NC
Average High — January	54.2°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Elroy, NC	National Avg
Population	3,495	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Walnut Creek, NC 3 mi New Hope, NC 4 mi Goldsboro, NC 4 mi Brogden, NC 6 mi Mar-Mac, NC 8 mi

Elroy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elroy, NC affordable or expensive?

Elroy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elroy roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,900 and median rent is $940/month.

What is the crime rate in Elroy, NC?

Elroy's violent crime rate is 466.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2567.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elroy?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Elroy, NC a good place to live?

Elroy, NC has a population of 3,495, a median household income of $59,505, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Elroy?

Elroy averages 54.2°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Elroy?

The population of Elroy, North Carolina is 3,495 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elroy?

Key numbers for living in Elroy: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $116,900, median household income $59,505, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elroy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.