Ellerslie is a small town of 1,037 in Georgia, with a median household income of $107,031
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ellerslie stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ellerslie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ellerslie 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: 88.8
Ellerslie's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ellerslie costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ellerslie, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$271,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$107,031
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ellerslie's violent crime rate is 34.1 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.1 /100k
Property Crime
482.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ellerslie is served primarily by Harris County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ellerslie, GA
National Avg
School District
Harris County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ellerslie sees average highs of 57.5°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Ellerslie's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ellerslie roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $271,500 and median rent is N/A/month.
Ellerslie's violent crime rate is 34.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 482.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ellerslie are operated by Harris County.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ellerslie, GA has a population of 1,037, a median household income of $107,031, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Ellerslie averages 57.5°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ellerslie, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31807.
The population of Ellerslie, Georgia is 1,037 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ellerslie: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $271,500, median household income $107,031, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellerslie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
