At a Glance
Median Income
$62,656
$36,402 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
Zillow: $72,002
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
1,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ellsworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellsworth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellsworth residents earn a median household income of $62,656 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,402. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellsworth is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $72,002. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ellsworth reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,405/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Ellsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellsworth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population729
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density985/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,656
Per Capita$36,402
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$1,039
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$72,002
Housing Units336
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property1,405/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,048 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Ellsworth was founded in 1900.
The median home in Ellsworth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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