At a Glance
Median Income
$82,238
$38,877 per capita
Home Value
$224,400
Zillow: $267,867
Median Rent
$746/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
1,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.0% (72% 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 $267,867. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ellettsville reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,263/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,653
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,272/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,238
Per Capita$38,877
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$9,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,132
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,400
Rent$746
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$267,867
Housing Units2,894
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property1,263/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary267/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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