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Ellenboro, NC
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Ellenboro, NC
At a Glance
How Ellenboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellenboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ellenboro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ellenboro residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,482. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellenboro is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,834. Median rent is $719/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Ellenboro reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,067/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Ellenboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellenboro has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.