At a Glance
Median Income
$38,000
$17,515 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
Zillow: $149,344
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.6% poverty rate
How Ezel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ezel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ezel 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
Ezel residents earn a median household income of $38,000 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,515. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 130 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ezel is $99,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,344. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
27.8% of adults in Ezel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ezel has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population327
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,000
Per Capita$17,515
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$115M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$149,344
Housing Units126
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation954 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ezel was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.