At a Glance
Median Income
$70,274
$67,148 per capita
Home Value
$156,900
Zillow: $169,794
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.7% smoking rate
How Ellis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellis a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellis residents earn a median household income of $70,274 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,148. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,120 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellis is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,794. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
28.7% of adults in Ellis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellis has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,145
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,292/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,274
Per Capita$67,148
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,900
Rent
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$169,794
Housing Units994
Rent Burden16.4%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,166/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
Elevation2,134 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellis was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.