Living in Ellenton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellenton · Census data 2020–2024
Ellenton has 5,133 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $71,402 (4% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $281,400, the median rent is $1,729/month.
Ellenton at a glance
- Population
- 5,133
- Median age
- 41.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $71,402State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $281,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,729/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Ellenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ellenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellenton the median home value is $281,400, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,729 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
Ellenton median household income
The median household income in Ellenton is $71,402 and the income per person is $30,324. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ellenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,942
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.94
Ellenton demographics
- Population
- 5,133
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 1,742
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellenton ›
Education in Ellenton
15% of adults 25 and older in Ellenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellenton
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Ellenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenton | 5,133 | $71,402 | $281,400 | $1,729 |
| Memphis | 9,185 | $74,839 | $313,800 | $1,173 |
| Palmetto | 13,588 | $62,621 | $313,400 | $1,366 |
| Samoset | 5,284 | $51,976 | $196,800 | $1,386 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| West Samoset | 7,429 | $54,352 | $212,800 | $1,407 |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
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What is the median household income in Ellenton, FL?
The median household income in Ellenton is $71,402, 4% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ellenton?
The median home value in Ellenton is $281,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ellenton?
The median gross rent in Ellenton is $1,729 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Ellenton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Ellenton?
The median age in Ellenton is 41.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ellenton?
The average commute to work in Ellenton is 30 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellenton?
The unemployment rate in Ellenton is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellenton?
15% of adults in Ellenton 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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