Living in Ellsworth, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellsworth · Census data 2020–2024
Ellsworth has 265 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $61,000 (16% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $160,200, the median rent is $607/month.
Ellsworth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ellsworth at a glance
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,000State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $160,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $607/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Ellsworth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median.
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 $160,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $607 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,099 a month in housing costs.
Ellsworth median household income
The median household income in Ellsworth is $61,000 and the income per person is $34,475. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ellsworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 165
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 28.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.20
Ellsworth demographics
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellsworth ›
Education in Ellsworth
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Ellsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellsworth
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Ellsworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 265 | $61,000 | $160,200 | $607 |
| East Jordan | 2,023 | $60,104 | $148,000 | $812 |
| Eastport | 311 | $55,761 | $331,300 | — |
| Ironton | 173 | $93,750 | $246,400 | — |
| Central Lake | 1,051 | $63,269 | $167,100 | $1,008 |
| Norwood | 126 | $68,125 | $353,800 | — |
| Advance | 377 | $110,417 | $563,800 | $1,375 |
| Charlevoix | 2,392 | $47,917 | $331,500 | $816 |
| Horton Bay | 374 | $69,926 | $345,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ellsworth, MI?
The median household income in Ellsworth is $61,000, 16% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $160,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ellsworth?
The median gross rent in Ellsworth is $607 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Ellsworth, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Ellsworth?
The median age in Ellsworth is 47.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ellsworth?
The average commute to work in Ellsworth is 20 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellsworth?
The unemployment rate in Ellsworth is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellsworth?
24.3% 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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