Ellport, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Ellport is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,125. Residents earn $77,639 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,125 Population 2,616/sq mi density
$77,639 Median Income $34,455 per capita
$154,800 Home Value
$819 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,639 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,800 home value, $819/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,639
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $154,800
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $819
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Ellport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,125
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density2,616/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,639
Per Capita$34,455
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,800
Rent$819
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation897 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+91.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Libraries4

Is Ellport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ellport receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ellport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ellport is $77,639, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ellport is $154,800, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ellport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ellport has a population of 1,125 with a density of 2,616 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

1,125
Total Population
2,616
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Ellport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ellport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ellport is $77,639, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Ellport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,639
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,455
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$63,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,000
County GDP$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare280
Retail253
Manufacturing126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ellport is $154,800, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $819 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$154,800
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$819
30% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Rate3.39%

Health Metrics: Ellport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access87.9%
Healthcare Facilities280

Crime Rates: Ellport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Ellport has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,616/sq mi
Coordinates40.8616°N, 80.2621°W
County FIPS42073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+91.9%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,616/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities280
Restaurants164
Retail Stores253

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Work from Home6.9%

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