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Ellenton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cook County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
306 Population 387/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $20,021 per capita
$54,000 Home Value $136,504 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellenton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$20,021 per capita
Home Value
$54,000
81% below
Zillow: $136,504
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
67.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 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)

Income
82%
Home Value
19%
Rent
77%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
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 $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,021. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 414 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellenton is $54,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,504. Median rent is $900/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Ellenton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Ellenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellenton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$20,021
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,000
Rent$900
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$136,504
Housing Units111
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,071/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation261 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellenton was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.