At a Glance
Median Income
$91,272
$49,430 per capita
Home Value
$294,300
Zillow: $809,568
Median Rent
$1,428/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
11.5% smoking rate
How Ellisburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellisburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellisburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellisburg residents earn a median household income of $91,272 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,430. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellisburg is $294,300 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $809,568. Median rent is $1,428/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
41.7% of adults in Ellisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellisburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,021
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density5,518/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born28.4%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$91,272
Per Capita$49,430
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,300
Rent$1,428
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$809,568
Housing Units1,965
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation90 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellisburg was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
28.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.