At a Glance
Median Income
$54,857
$21,321 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
Zillow: $291,617
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
15.5% smoking rate
How Ettrick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ettrick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ettrick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ettrick residents earn a median household income of $54,857 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,321. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ettrick is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,617. Median rent is $1,223/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
26.9% of adults in Ettrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ettrick has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,760
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density1,953/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,857
Per Capita$21,321
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty8.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent$1,223
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$291,617
Housing Units1,700
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation100 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ettrick was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.