Living in Ellisburg, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellisburg · Census data 2020–2024
Ellisburg has 4,829 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $90,417 (13% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $330,900, the median rent is $1,510/month.
Ellisburg at a glance
- Population
- 4,829
- Median age
- 36.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $90,417State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $330,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,510/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ellisburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ellisburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellisburg the median home value is $330,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,510 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,330 a month in housing costs.
Ellisburg median household income
The median household income in Ellisburg is $90,417 and the income per person is $49,881. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Ellisburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,024
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.48
Ellisburg demographics
- Population
- 4,829
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 1,905
- Foreign-born
- 30.2%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellisburg ›
Education in Ellisburg
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Ellisburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellisburg
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Ellisburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisburg | 4,829 | $90,417 | $330,900 | $1,510 |
| Kingston Estates | 6,668 | $108,024 | $339,600 | $1,896 |
| Cherry Hill | 76,725 | $121,502 | $386,300 | $1,882 |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 14,541 | $103,708 | $341,200 | $2,132 |
| Barclay | 4,607 | $163,365 | $466,200 | — |
| Golden Triangle | 5,765 | $103,558 | $320,400 | $2,506 |
| Haddonfield | 12,595 | $200,400 | $755,300 | $1,897 |
| Maple Shade | 20,076 | $78,904 | $250,200 | $1,638 |
| Westmont | 14,195 | $115,317 | $422,200 | $1,754 |
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What is the median household income in Ellisburg, NJ?
The median household income in Ellisburg is $90,417, 13% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ellisburg?
The median home value in Ellisburg is $330,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Ellisburg?
The median gross rent in Ellisburg is $1,510 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Ellisburg, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Ellisburg?
The median age in Ellisburg is 36.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Ellisburg?
The average commute to work in Ellisburg is 26 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellisburg?
The unemployment rate in Ellisburg is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellisburg?
42.9% of adults in Ellisburg 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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