Ellenton, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Manatee County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,454 Population 1,648/sq mi density
$69,191 Median Income $30,202 per capita
$278,100 Home Value $387,778 Zillow
$1,600 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,191 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$278,100 home value, $1,600/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellenton, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,191
8% below
$30,202 per capita
Home Value
$278,100
1% below
Zillow: $387,778
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
38% above
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Ellenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ellenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
99%
Rent
138%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellenton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ellenton residents earn a median household income of $69,191 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,202. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,624 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellenton is $278,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,778. Median rent is $1,600/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

15.7% of adults in Ellenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellenton has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,454
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,648/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,191
Per Capita$30,202
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A
Home Value$278,100
Rent$1,600
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$387,778
Housing Units2,043
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation14 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellenton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.