Best Places to Live in Elma, Iowa

As of 2011, Elma's population is 584 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.18 percent.

The median home cost in Elma is $64,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.87 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elma's cost of living is 20.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

Elma public schools spend $4,914 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11.8 students per teacher in Elma.

The unemployment rate in Elma is 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Elma jobs have Increased by 2.30 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Elma's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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