At a Glance
Median Income
$69,191
$30,202 per capita
Home Value
$278,100
Zillow: $388,406
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
867/100K
3,436/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellenton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 3.5% (3% below 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 $388,406. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ellenton reports 867 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,436/100K.
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 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,454
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,648/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,191
Per Capita$30,202
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A
Home Value$278,100
Rent$1,600
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$388,406
Housing Units2,043
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent867/100K
Property3,436/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.
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