At a Glance
Median Income
$49,888
$31,725 per capita
Home Value
$357,800
Zillow: $445,761
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
3,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Ellensburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellensburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellensburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellensburg residents earn a median household income of $49,888 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,725. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellensburg is $357,800 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,761. Median rent is $1,258/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Ellensburg reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,058/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Ellensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellensburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population18,913
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density2,179/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,888
Per Capita$31,725
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
C+
Home Value$357,800
Rent$1,258
Ownership37.4%
Zillow$445,761
Housing Units8,919
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property3,058/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary370/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,558 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ellensburg was founded in 1883.
The median home in Ellensburg was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.
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