At a Glance
Median Income
$80,417
$42,205 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $309,713
Median Rent
$820/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.2% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellendale residents earn a median household income of $80,417 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,205. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellendale is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,713. Median rent is $820/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
26.2% of adults in Ellendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellendale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population626
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density754/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$42,205
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$820
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$309,713
Housing Units297
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,266 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellendale was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.