At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$19,023 per capita
Home Value
$223,700
Zillow: $335,100
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
450/100K
2,928/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Ellendale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellendale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellendale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellendale residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,023. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellendale is $223,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,100. Median rent is $1,272/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Ellendale reports 450 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,928/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Ellendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellendale has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population675
Median Age15.6 yrs
Density1,570/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$19,023
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,700
Rent$1,272
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$335,100
Housing Units170
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent450/100K
Property2,928/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault450/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation49 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Ellendale was founded in 1866.
The median home in Ellendale was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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