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Ellsworth, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Ellsworth is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 729. Residents earn $62,656 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
729 Population 985/sq mi density
$62,656 Median Income $36,402 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $72,002 Zillow
$1,039 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,656 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $1,039/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,656
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,800
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.8%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,039
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.2%
156% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population729
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density985/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,656
Per Capita$36,402
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$1,039
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$72,002
Housing Units336
Rent Burden24.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,048 ft (319 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.6%
Libraries14

Is Ellsworth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ellsworth receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ellsworth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ellsworth is $62,656, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ellsworth is $103,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ellsworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ellsworth has a population of 729 with a density of 985 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Black.

Population

729
Total Population
985
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ellsworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ellsworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ellsworth is $62,656, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Ellsworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,656
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,402
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ellsworth is $103,800, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,039 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $72,002.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$72,002

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,039
11% below US avg
Rent Burden24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.1%
Housing Units336
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate6.28%
Ellsworth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall31.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,048 ft (319 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density985/sq mi
Coordinates40.1053°N, 80.0226°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42125
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 95.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
35% below US avg
High School+87.5%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density985/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.6%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Nearby Cities

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