At a Glance
Median Income
$34,167
$28,375 per capita
Home Value
$145,200
Zillow: $134,072
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellerslie a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 9.0% (150% 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 $134,072. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population516
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita$28,375
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A
Home Value$145,200
Rent
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$134,072
Housing Units307
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
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.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.