Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ellwood City is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,575. Residents earn $62,266 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ellwood City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Ellwood City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ellwood City is $62,266, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Ellwood City is $120,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ellwood City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,714 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ellwood City 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.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,266 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,993 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,599 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,000 |
| County GDP | $4,200M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 280 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $120,400 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,798 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Census Median Rent | $836 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Total Violent | 129.8/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.0/100K |
| Robbery | 26.0/100K |
| Assault | 90.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,713.6/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 285.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,389.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.0/100K |
| Arson | 26.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 901 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8620°N, 80.2829°W |
| County FIPS | 42073 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.5% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,265/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |