Living in Ellisville, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellisville · Census data 2020–2024
Ellisville has 10,002 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $113,309 (60% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $366,600, the median rent is $1,538/month.
Ellisville at a glance
- Population
- 10,002
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $113,309State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $366,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,538/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ellisville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Ellisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellisville the median home value is $366,600, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,538 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,983 a month in housing costs.
Ellisville median household income
The median household income in Ellisville is $113,309 and the income per person is $53,885. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ellisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,349
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.38
Ellisville demographics
- Population
- 10,002
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 4,155
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellisville ›
Education in Ellisville
59.4% of adults 25 and older in Ellisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellisville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Ellisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisville | 10,002 | $113,309 | $366,600 | $1,538 |
| Ballwin | 31,279 | $124,626 | $377,100 | $1,418 |
| Clarkson Valley | 2,584 | $247,000 | $867,000 | — |
| Winchester | 1,939 | $87,917 | $216,500 | $1,557 |
| Wildwood | 35,133 | $161,060 | $495,800 | $1,661 |
| Manchester | 18,160 | $97,801 | $323,100 | $1,322 |
| Chesterfield | 49,574 | $133,037 | $472,500 | $1,644 |
| Twin Oaks | 734 | $120,151 | $298,800 | $1,778 |
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
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What is the median household income in Ellisville, MO?
The median household income in Ellisville is $113,309, 60% higher 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 Ellisville?
The median home value in Ellisville is $366,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ellisville?
The median gross rent in Ellisville is $1,538 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Ellisville, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Ellisville?
The median age in Ellisville is 45.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ellisville?
The average commute to work in Ellisville is 28 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellisville?
The unemployment rate in Ellisville is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellisville?
59.4% of adults in Ellisville 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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