What are the schools like in Ellsworth, ME?

Ellsworth is served primarily by Ellsworth Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Ellsworth?

The median household income in Ellsworth, ME is $61,233 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Ellsworth, ME?

Ellsworth has an average high temperature of 29.5°F in January and 77.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Ellsworth, ME affordable or expensive?

Ellsworth's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ellsworth is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,700 and the median rent is $885 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ellsworth, ME?

Ellsworth has a violent crime rate of 204.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2349.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ellsworth, ME a Good Place to Live?

Ellsworth is a small town of 8,478 in Maine, with a median household income of $61,233 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Ellsworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Ellsworth 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: 95.3

Ellsworth's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ellsworth costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ellsworth, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$885	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,233	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ellsworth's violent crime rate is 204.3 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.3 /100k

Property Crime

2349.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ellsworth is served primarily by Ellsworth Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ellsworth, ME	National Avg
School District	Ellsworth Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ellsworth sees average highs of 29.5°F in January and 77.4°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 74.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ellsworth, ME
Average High — January	29.5°F
Average High — July	77.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	74.6"

Demographics

Metric	Ellsworth, ME	National Avg
Population	8,478	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ellsworth

Ellsworth, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04605

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellsworth, ME affordable or expensive?

Ellsworth's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ellsworth roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,700 and median rent is $885/month.

What is the crime rate in Ellsworth, ME?

Ellsworth's violent crime rate is 204.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2349.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ellsworth?

Public schools in Ellsworth are operated by Ellsworth Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ellsworth, ME a good place to live?

Ellsworth, ME has a population of 8,478, a median household income of $61,233, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Ellsworth?

Ellsworth averages 29.5°F in January and 77.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 74.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ellsworth?

Ellsworth, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04605.

What is the population of Ellsworth?

The population of Ellsworth, Maine is 8,478 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ellsworth?

Key numbers for living in Ellsworth: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $196,700, median household income $61,233, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellsworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.