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Ellwood City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County
Ellwood City, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ellwood City a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $146,798. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ellwood City reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,714/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.