What are the schools like in Ellenton, GA?

School district data for Ellenton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ellenton?

The median household income in Ellenton, GA is $52,019 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Ellenton, GA?

Ellenton has an average high temperature of 60.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches.

Ellenton, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ellenton, GA affordable or expensive?

Ellenton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ellenton is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $43,000 and the median rent is $796 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ellenton, GA?

Ellenton has a violent crime rate of 375.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1596.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ellenton, GA a Good Place to Live?

Ellenton is a small town of 296 in Georgia, with a median household income of $52,019 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Ellenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ellenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ellenton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.8

Ellenton's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ellenton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ellenton, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$43,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$796	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,019	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ellenton's violent crime rate is 375.0 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

375.0 /100k

Property Crime

1596.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ellenton, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ellenton sees average highs of 60.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ellenton, GA
Average High — January	60.6°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ellenton, GA	National Avg
Population	296	—
Median Age	27.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	10.8%	6.3%
Under 18	40.2%	22.2%
65 and over	6.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Berlin, GA 8 mi Norman Park, GA 9 mi Sparks, GA 9 mi Lenox, GA 9 mi Adel, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Ellenton

Ellenton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31747

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellenton, GA affordable or expensive?

Ellenton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ellenton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $43,000 and median rent is $796/month.

What is the crime rate in Ellenton, GA?

Ellenton's violent crime rate is 375.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1596.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ellenton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ellenton, GA a good place to live?

Ellenton, GA has a population of 296, a median household income of $52,019, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ellenton?

Ellenton averages 60.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ellenton?

Ellenton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31747.

What is the population of Ellenton?

The population of Ellenton, Georgia is 296 with a median age of 27.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ellenton?

Key numbers for living in Ellenton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $43,000, median household income $52,019, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.