Living in Ellenville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellenville · Census data 2020–2024
Ellenville has 4,211 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $42,969 (50% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $218,200, the median rent is $1,320/month.
Ellenville at a glance
- Population
- 4,211
- Median age
- 36State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $42,969State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $218,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,320/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ellenville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 35%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ellenville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellenville the median home value is $218,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,320 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,030 a month in housing costs.
Ellenville median household income
The median household income in Ellenville is $42,969 and the income per person is $29,004. 35% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ellenville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,886
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.53
Ellenville demographics
- Population
- 4,211
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 1,635
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellenville ›
Education in Ellenville
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Ellenville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellenville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Ellenville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenville | 4,211 | $42,969 | $218,200 | $1,320 |
| Cragsmoor | 481 | $79,618 | $228,300 | — |
| Napanoch | 776 | $68,250 | $167,400 | — |
| Walker Valley | 1,301 | $119,625 | $331,700 | $2,620 |
| Kerhonkson | 1,677 | $78,459 | $236,000 | $1,222 |
| Pine Bush | 1,868 | $86,786 | $318,200 | $1,390 |
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
| Accord | 638 | $107,614 | — | $1,409 |
| Wurtsboro Hills | 1,179 | $78,514 | $183,100 | $1,825 |
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What is the median household income in Ellenville, NY?
The median household income in Ellenville is $42,969, 50% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ellenville?
The median home value in Ellenville is $218,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ellenville?
The median gross rent in Ellenville is $1,320 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ellenville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 35%.
What is the median age in Ellenville?
The median age in Ellenville is 36 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ellenville?
The average commute to work in Ellenville is 21 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellenville?
The unemployment rate in Ellenville is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellenville?
22.2% of adults in Ellenville 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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