At a Glance
Median Income
$72,772
$32,536 per capita
Home Value
$225,900
Zillow: $263,768
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
1,529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.2% smoking rate
How Ennis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ennis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ennis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ennis residents earn a median household income of $72,772 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ennis is $225,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,768. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Ennis reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,529/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Ennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ennis has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population21,546
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,772
Per Capita$32,536
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,900
Rent$1,233
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$263,768
Housing Units7,832
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property1,529/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation534 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Ennis was founded in 1872.
The median home in Ennis was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.