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Ellinger, TX

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Ellinger is a small town in Texas with a population of 222. Residents earn $59,625 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
222 Population 493/sq mi density
$59,625 Median Income $29,377 per capita
$214,300 Home Value
$775 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$214,300 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,625
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $214,300
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Ellinger Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population222
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 55%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,625
Per Capita$29,377
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,143M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,300
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units137
Rent Burden25.6%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation286 ft (87 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%
Libraries3

Is Ellinger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ellinger receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ellinger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ellinger is $59,625, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ellinger is $214,300, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ellinger enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 300 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ellinger has a population of 222 with a density of 493 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55%).

Population

222
Total Population
493
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.6%
Female 41.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ellinger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.1%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.9%
26% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ellinger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ellinger is $59,625, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Ellinger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,625
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,377
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
IRS Avg AGI$89,567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)860
County GDP$2,143M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare72
Retail109
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,318
109% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Ellinger is $214,300, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,300
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.9%
Housing Units137
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,318
109% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%
Ellinger has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 300 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation286 ft (87 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density493/sq mi
Coordinates29.8375°N, 96.7050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48149
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+6.6%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density493/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants95
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.6%

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