Living in Ellsworth, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellsworth · Census data 2020–2024
Ellsworth has 8,657 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $77,375 (4% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $242,300, the median rent is $1,017/month.
Ellsworth at a glance
- Population
- 8,657
- Median age
- 43State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $77,375State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $242,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,017/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ellsworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Maine median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ellsworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellsworth the median home value is $242,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,709 a month in housing costs.
Ellsworth median household income
The median household income in Ellsworth is $77,375 and the income per person is $35,887. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Ellsworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,044
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 26%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.23
Ellsworth demographics
- Population
- 8,657
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 3,731
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellsworth ›
Education in Ellsworth
39.3% of adults 25 and older in Ellsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellsworth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Ellsworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 8,657 | $77,375 | $242,300 | $1,017 |
| Surry | 1,836 | $74,508 | $296,300 | $969 |
| Dedham | 1,656 | $111,442 | $356,400 | $1,422 |
| Trenton | 1,599 | $60,455 | $357,400 | $1,102 |
| Orland | 1,915 | $69,348 | $277,100 | $1,149 |
| Otis | 705 | $101,250 | $282,500 | $1,563 |
| Waltham | 346 | $71,071 | $181,300 | $850 |
| Lamoine | 1,782 | $88,542 | $324,800 | $1,174 |
| Hancock | 2,518 | $72,285 | $276,800 | $1,171 |
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What is the median household income in Ellsworth, ME?
The median household income in Ellsworth is $77,375, 4% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ellsworth?
The median home value in Ellsworth is $242,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Ellsworth?
The median gross rent in Ellsworth is $1,017 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Ellsworth, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Maine median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Ellsworth?
The median age in Ellsworth is 43 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Ellsworth?
The average commute to work in Ellsworth is 25 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellsworth?
The unemployment rate in Ellsworth is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellsworth?
39.3% of adults in Ellsworth 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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