Minnesota
Ely is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,239. Residents earn $46,042 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ely receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ely offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ely is $46,042, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ely is $150,800, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $627 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ely is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,592 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ely has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,042 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,032 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,047 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,182 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $565M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,145 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $150,800 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $267,318 |
| Census Median Rent | $627 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,145 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,750/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,592.4/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 202.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,331.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 57.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,448 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9056°N, 91.8507°W |
| County FIPS | 27075 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.1% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |