At a Glance
Median Income
$55,822
$19,181 per capita
Median Rent
$597/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
2,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ellicott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellicott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellicott a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellicott residents earn a median household income of $55,822 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,181. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ellicott reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,503/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Ellicott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellicott has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,337
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,822
Per Capita$19,181
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$597
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$465,177
Housing Units363
Rent Burden12.5%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property2,503/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,566/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,974 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellicott was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Denver International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.