Ellinger, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fayette County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
222 Population 493/sq mi density
$59,625 Median Income $29,377 per capita
$214,300 Home Value $601,852 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
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

Ellinger, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,625
21% below
$29,377 per capita
Home Value
$214,300
24% below
Zillow: $601,852
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Ellinger Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ellinger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
76%
Rent
67%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellinger 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

Ellinger residents earn a median household income of $59,625 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,377. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellinger is $214,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $601,852. Median rent is $775/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

10.1% of adults in Ellinger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population222
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born17.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,625
Per Capita$29,377
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,300
Rent$775
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$601,852
Housing Units137
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,257/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation286 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellinger was built in 1975.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
17.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.