Elmont is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 36245 residents.. The poverty rate of Elmont is 6.4%, which is 54% lower than national average. The typical household in Elmont earns $100923 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 22.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Elmont, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Elmont remained 7.1%, which is 51% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Elmont, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Elmont is 146, which is 46% higher than national average. Median home value in Elmont is $427400 , which is 86% higher than national average. While median income in Elmont remained $100923, which is 50% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.