Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Ellettsville is a small city in Indiana with a population of 6,653. Residents earn $82,238 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ellettsville receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ellettsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ellettsville is $82,238, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Ellettsville is $224,400, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Ellettsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches, including 17.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,238 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,877 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,132 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,896 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,439 |
| County GDP | $9,347M |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Healthcare | 422 |
| Retail | 390 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.17% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $224,400 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $267,867 |
| Median List Price | $329,900 |
| Median List Price | $329,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $179 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 17.0% |
| Inventory | 59 |
| Census Median Rent | $746 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.17% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,008/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.4 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 695 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2322°N, 86.6241°W |
| County FIPS | 18105 |
Winner: Democrat by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Retail Stores | 390 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |