Living in Ellicott, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellicott · Census data 2020–2024
Ellicott has 1,404 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median rent is $634/month.
Ellicott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ellicott at a glance
- Population
- 1,404
- Median age
- 35.5State: 37.7
- Median rent
- $634/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ellicott a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 52.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ellicott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellicott the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $634 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,183 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ellicott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 553
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.74
Ellicott demographics
- Population
- 1,404
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 512
- Foreign-born
- 28.7%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellicott ›
Education in Ellicott
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Ellicott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellicott
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Ellicott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott | 1,404 | — | — | $634 |
| Calhan | 620 | $62,321 | $296,600 | $943 |
| Cimarron Hills | 19,817 | $80,808 | $368,000 | $1,664 |
| Fountain | 29,300 | $86,242 | $398,000 | $1,745 |
| Security-Widefield | 37,345 | $91,142 | $387,500 | $1,793 |
| Colorado Springs | 487,887 | $84,818 | $452,600 | $1,648 |
| Stratmoor | 5,412 | $65,000 | $310,000 | $1,324 |
| Fort Carson | 18,019 | $66,237 | — | $2,180 |
| Black Forest | 15,738 | $145,460 | $856,200 | — |
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How much is rent in Ellicott?
The median gross rent in Ellicott is $634 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Ellicott, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 52.6%.
What is the median age in Ellicott?
The median age in Ellicott is 35.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Ellicott?
The average commute to work in Ellicott is 33 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellicott?
The unemployment rate in Ellicott is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellicott?
9.3% of adults in Ellicott have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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