At a Glance
Median Income
$86,389
$38,567 per capita
Home Value
$201,500
Zillow: $207,613
Median Rent
$900/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
17.2% smoking rate
How Ely Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ely's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ely 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
Ely residents earn a median household income of $86,389 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,567. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ely is $201,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,613. Median rent is $900/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
18.4% of adults in Ely hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ely has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,941
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,389
Per Capita$38,567
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,332M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,500
Rent$900
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$207,613
Housing Units2,052
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation6,342 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Ely was founded in 1878.
The median home in Ely was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (118 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.365 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.