At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$45,113 per capita
Home Value
$287,500
Zillow: $516,943
Bachelor's Degree+
73.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
10.0% smoking rate
How Ellison Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellison Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellison Bay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellison Bay residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,113. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,422 business establishments, including 270 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellison Bay is $287,500 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,943. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
73.1% of adults in Ellison Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(117% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellison Bay has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$45,113
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$2,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A
Home Value$287,500
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$516,943
Housing Units326
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation585 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellison Bay was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 270 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.