Population
Elmont
36,436
Lathrop
32,696
Median Income
Elmont
$120,917
Lathrop
$118,605
Home Value
Elmont
$576,800
Lathrop
$605,000
Rent
Elmont
$2,434
Lathrop
$2,367
Crime Rate
Elmont
N/A
Lathrop
N/A
Cost of Living
Elmont
211.9
Lathrop
203.6
Avg Temp
Elmont
N/A
Lathrop
N/A
Unemployment
Elmont
7.4%
Lathrop
9.0%
How Similar Are Elmont & Lathrop?
Lathrop is Elmont's #15 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Elmont
36,436
Lathrop
32,696
Elmont has a 10% larger population than Lathrop.
Political Leaning
Elmont
52.1%
Lathrop
48.9%
Elmont leans Republican while Lathrop leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Elmont
7.4%
Lathrop
9.0%
Lathrop has a 18% higher unemployment than Elmont.
Median Income
Elmont
$120,917
Lathrop
$118,605
Both cities have similar median income — just a 2% difference.
Home Values
Elmont
$576,800
Lathrop
$605,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 5% difference.
Education
Elmont
23.3%
Lathrop
14.7%
Elmont has a 37% higher education than Lathrop.
Demographics
Elmont
16.1%
Lathrop
24.4%
Lathrop has a 34% higher demographics than Elmont.
Cost of Living
Elmont
211.9
Lathrop
203.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Elmont and Lathrop share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Lathrop leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDLathrop has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,395 vs $2,379 in Elmont (71% lower). Lathrop has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,742 vs $2,747 in Elmont (58% lower). Lathrop scores 282.3 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 302.0 in Elmont.
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Housing Market — Lathrop leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLathrop has a median property tax of $6,247 vs $10,001 in Elmont (60% lower). Lathrop has a single-family homes of 94.5% compared to 82.6% in Elmont. Lathrop has a vacancy rate of 4.0% compared to 4.4% in Elmont.
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Jobs & Economy — Elmont leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLathrop has a work from home of 10.0% compared to 4.7% in Elmont. Elmont has a poverty rate of 4.2% compared to 8.6% in Lathrop. Elmont: 20,723 vs Lathrop: 15,551 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Elmont leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauElmont has a bachelor's degree or higher of 23.3% compared to 14.7% in Lathrop. Elmont has a high school diploma or higher of 41.6% compared to 32.6% in Lathrop.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmont has a population of 36,436, about 1.1x the size of Lathrop (32,696). Lathrop skews younger with a median age of 34.2 vs 38.1.
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Elmont
Lathrop
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareElmont: 3.8 vs Lathrop: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Lathrop: 5 vs Elmont: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmont has a public transit of 14.6% compared to 2.1% in Lathrop. Lathrop has a work from home of 10.0% compared to 4.7% in Elmont. Lathrop has a drive alone of 71.5% compared to 67.0% in Elmont.
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