At a Glance
Median Income
$82,238
$38,877 per capita
Home Value
$224,400
Zillow: $274,470
Median Rent
$746/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.8% smoking rate
How Ellettsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellettsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellettsville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellettsville residents earn a median household income of $82,238 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,877. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,439 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellettsville is $224,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,470. Median rent is $746/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
35.9% of adults in Ellettsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellettsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population6,653
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,272/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,238
Per Capita$38,877
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$9,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,132
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,400
Rent$746
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$274,470
Housing Units2,894
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation695 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ellettsville was founded in 1837.
The median home in Ellettsville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.