At a Glance
Median Income
$62,266
$36,993 per capita
Home Value
$120,400
Zillow: $159,349
Median Rent
$836/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Ellwood City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellwood City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellwood City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellwood City residents earn a median household income of $62,266 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,993. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellwood City is $120,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,349. Median rent is $836/month, with 24.0% 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 1945.
Education
23.5% of adults in Ellwood City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellwood City 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 totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,575
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density3,265/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,266
Per Capita$36,993
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$836
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$159,349
Housing Units4,120
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation901 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ellwood City was founded in 1841.
The median home in Ellwood City was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.