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Ellerslie, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
516 Population 561/sq mi density
$34,167 Median Income $28,375 per capita
$145,200 Home Value $130,955 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
732 Violent Crime/100K 6,413 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$34,167 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$145,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellerslie, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,167
55% below
$28,375 per capita
Home Value
$145,200
48% below
Zillow: $130,955
Violent Crime
732/100K
93% above
6,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Ellerslie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
52%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
193%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellerslie a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ellerslie residents earn a median household income of $34,167 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,375. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellerslie is $145,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,955. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Ellerslie reports 732 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,413/100K.

Education

3.1% of adults in Ellerslie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellerslie has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population516
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita$28,375
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A
Home Value$145,200
Rent
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$130,955
Housing Units307
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent732/100K
Property6,413/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation718 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellerslie was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.