At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$26,773 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
Zillow: $199,274
Median Rent
$850/mo
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.4% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellisburg residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,773. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,950 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellisburg is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,274. Median rent is $850/month, with 13.3% 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 1938.
Education
21.0% of adults in Ellisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellisburg has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$26,773
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$8,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$850
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$199,274
Housing Units59
Rent Burden13.3%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation337 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellisburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.