Apartments for rent in Elsa, TX

Elsa is a small town in Texas with a population of approximately 7,000. Families with children should fit right in, as kids aged 5-14 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while middle-aged professionals account for a smaller percentage of the town. At an average age of just over 32, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in Texas. Most residents own their homes in Elsa, and 37% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $574/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Texas. Over the course of a year, renters in Elsa will save around $5,500 compared to the state average.

Many Elsa residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and education. Combined, these industries make up 12% of the workforce in the town. With an average annual income of nearly $40,000, Elsa workers earn around $33,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Texas. Elsa's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Elsa has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (19%) compared to the state average. Further, 5% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Elsa has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (32%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit is not used. Relatively few commuters walk to work.