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Ellensburg, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Logan M.

Affordable areas near Ellensburg?

Hello, Just moved here 13 months ago and Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $357,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent yea...

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Logan M.

Co-working spaces in Ellensburg?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $49,888, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Ellensburg sits at 211.0 per 100K. I...

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Maverick Castillo

Most overrated things about Ellensburg

Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Adam S.

How much do you pay for rent in Ellensburg?

So, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $357,800, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,258/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be ro...

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Luke Lee

Ellensburg is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Logan M.

How much do you pay for rent in Ellensburg?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 18,913, Ellensburg is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. P...

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Savannah W.

Best restaurants in Ellensburg?

So, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $357,800 on average. It's a a small town city with about 18,913 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real ...

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Maverick Castillo

Career opportunities in Ellensburg, WA

So, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,258/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. T...

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Luke Lee

The good and bad of living in Ellensburg

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Rent is about $1,258/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes...

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