At a Glance
Median Income
$82,181
$32,973 per capita
Home Value
$183,500
Zillow: $312,018
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Ellenville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellenville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellenville residents earn a median household income of $82,181 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,973. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,871 business establishments, including 622 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellenville is $183,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,018. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
23.1% of adults in Ellenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellenville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,210
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,181
Per Capita$32,973
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,500
Rent$1,132
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$312,018
Housing Units1,981
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,709 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Ellenville was founded in 1805.
The median home in Ellenville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.