Living in Ellsinore, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellsinore · Census data 2020–2024
Ellsinore has 678 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $52,010 (26% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $150,800, the median rent is $688/month.
Ellsinore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ellsinore at a glance
- Population
- 678
- Median age
- 32.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,010State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $150,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 49.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ellsinore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ellsinore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellsinore the median home value is $150,800, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,096 a month in housing costs.
Ellsinore median household income
The median household income in Ellsinore is $52,010 and the income per person is $25,199. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ellsinore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 298
- Owner-occupied
- 49.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.4%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.65
Ellsinore demographics
- Population
- 678
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellsinore ›
Education in Ellsinore
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Ellsinore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellsinore
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Ellsinore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsinore | 678 | $52,010 | $150,800 | $688 |
| Grandin | 352 | $29,250 | $32,900 | $541 |
| Mill Spring | 145 | $24,250 | $21,700 | $363 |
| Williamsville | 284 | $30,625 | $56,400 | $715 |
| Piedmont | 2,911 | $40,019 | $97,700 | $663 |
| Van Buren | 1,161 | $20,560 | $103,400 | $313 |
| Fairdealing | 415 | $49,293 | $176,400 | — |
| Greenville | 418 | $41,400 | $97,700 | $484 |
| Doniphan | 2,345 | $37,650 | $110,400 | $664 |
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What is the median household income in Ellsinore, MO?
The median household income in Ellsinore is $52,010, 26% 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 Ellsinore?
The median home value in Ellsinore is $150,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ellsinore?
The median gross rent in Ellsinore is $688 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Ellsinore, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Ellsinore?
The median age in Ellsinore is 32.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ellsinore?
The average commute to work in Ellsinore is 28 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellsinore?
The unemployment rate in Ellsinore is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellsinore?
13.6% of adults in Ellsinore 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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