At a Glance
Median Income
$88,333
$49,392 per capita
Home Value
$277,600
Zillow: $158,734
Median Rent
$984/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
1,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.5% smoking rate
How Ellicottville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellicottville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellicottville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellicottville residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,392. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellicottville is $277,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,734. Median rent is $984/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Ellicottville reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,459/100K.
Education
54.3% of adults in Ellicottville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellicottville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population342
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$49,392
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,600
Rent$984
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$158,734
Housing Units570
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property1,459/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation1,548 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellicottville was built in 1946.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.