Ellenton, FL

Florida · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
5,454 Population
$69,191 Median Income
$278,100 Home Value
$1,600 Median Rent
75°F Avg Temperature
44.3 yrs Median Age
15.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.4
Affordability
2.3
Education

People

Population5,454
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,648/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 54.8%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$69,191
Per Capita Income$30,202
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate2.7%
County GDP$26,348M

Housing

4.4/5
Home Value (Census)$278,100
Zillow Value$388,406
Median Rent$1,600
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,526

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Depression19.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Jan / Jul62° / 84°
Rain52 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.60
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Work From Home9.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Ellenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,191
Home Value$278,100
Median Rent$1,600
Poverty Rate2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
Unemployment3.5%
Avg Temperature74.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,454
Population Density1,648 per sq mi
Median Age44.3 years
Male41.7%
Female58.3%
Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54.8% Black 3.9% Hispanic 6.6% Other 34.7%
White54.8%
Black or African American3.9%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races34.7%

Language

English Only74.8%
Spanish Speakers25.2%
English 74.8% Spanish 25.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.5%
Health Insurance81.0%

Income

8% below avg
Median Household Income$69,191
Per Capita Income$30,202
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,170
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$106,916

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate2.7%
Total Establishments (County)14,624
County GDP$26,348M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation773
Healthcare Facilities1,127
Retail Stores1,394
Manufacturing303
Total Establishments14,624

Industry Mix

Restaurants 773 Healthcare 1,127 Retail 1,394 Manufacturing 303

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$106,916
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,900

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.2 min
Work From Home9.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

Near national avg
Median Home Value (Census)$278,100
Zillow Home Value Index$388,406

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$365,000
Price Per Sq Ft$354
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio93.6%
Price Drops30.0%
Active Inventory30

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.5%

Rental Costs

38% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,600
Zillow Rent Index$2,158

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedroom$1,526
3 Bedroom$1,971
4 Bedroom$2,261

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,900
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.20%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage81.0%
Regular Checkup75.2%
Premature Death Rate8,820 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access89.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,127
Restaurants (County)773

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)64

Temperature

62°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average74.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation52.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Land Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density1,648 per sq mi
Latitude27.5266°
Longitude-82.5267°
County FIPS12081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 37.9%

Republican +23.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
High School+93.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.60

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,648 per sq mi
Land Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)64

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