Living in Ellisburg, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellisburg · Census data 2020–2024
Ellisburg has 150 residents with a median age of 59.2. The median household income is $85,625 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $168,800, the median rent is $905/month.
Ellisburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ellisburg at a glance
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 59.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $85,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $168,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $905/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Ellisburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ellisburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellisburg the median home value is $168,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,583 a month in housing costs.
Ellisburg median household income
The median household income in Ellisburg is $85,625 and the income per person is $33,813. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ellisburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 61
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.46
Ellisburg demographics
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 59.2
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 61
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellisburg ›
Education in Ellisburg
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Ellisburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellisburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Ellisburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
| Sandy Creek | 638 | $64,028 | $106,000 | $668 |
| Lacona | 808 | $76,500 | $131,300 | $699 |
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
| Henderson | 207 | $61,771 | $118,200 | $947 |
| Pulaski | 2,156 | $50,481 | $158,100 | $868 |
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What is the median household income in Ellisburg, NY?
The median household income in Ellisburg is $85,625, about the same as 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 Ellisburg?
The median home value in Ellisburg is $168,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ellisburg?
The median gross rent in Ellisburg is $905 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Ellisburg, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median.
What is the median age in Ellisburg?
The median age in Ellisburg is 59.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ellisburg?
The average commute to work in Ellisburg is 17 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellisburg?
The unemployment rate in Ellisburg is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellisburg?
20.2% 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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