Living in Ellington, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellington · Census data 2020–2024
Ellington has 1,057 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $36,205 (49% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $71,300, the median rent is $674/month.
Ellington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ellington at a glance
- Population
- 1,057
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,205State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $71,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $674/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ellington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 40.5%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ellington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellington the median home value is $71,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $674 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $961 a month in housing costs.
Ellington median household income
The median household income in Ellington is $36,205 and the income per person is $22,872. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ellington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 418
- Owner-occupied
- 56.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.7%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.87
Ellington demographics
- Population
- 1,057
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 359
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellington ›
Education in Ellington
9.6% of adults 25 and older in Ellington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellington
- Unemployment rate
- 40.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
Ellington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington | 1,057 | $36,205 | $71,300 | $674 |
| Centerville | 244 | $37,321 | $63,100 | $335 |
| Van Buren | 1,161 | $20,560 | $103,400 | $313 |
| Piedmont | 2,911 | $40,019 | $97,700 | $663 |
| Annapolis | 427 | $28,750 | $107,400 | $614 |
| Des Arc | 181 | $80,938 | $80,400 | $432 |
| Bunker | 336 | $23,750 | $48,100 | $477 |
| Mill Spring | 145 | $24,250 | $21,700 | $363 |
| Eminence | 388 | $45,417 | $120,700 | $432 |
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What is the median household income in Ellington, MO?
The median household income in Ellington is $36,205, 49% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ellington?
The median home value in Ellington is $71,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ellington?
The median gross rent in Ellington is $674 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Ellington, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 40.5%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Ellington?
The median age in Ellington is 44.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ellington?
The average commute to work in Ellington is 24 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellington?
The unemployment rate in Ellington is 40.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellington?
9.6% of adults in Ellington 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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