Ellendale is a small town of 594 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $65,000
and a 0.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ellendale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ellendale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ellendale 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: 93.5
Ellendale's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ellendale costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ellendale, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$833
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ellendale's violent crime rate is 152.8 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
152.8 /100k
Property Crime
769.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ellendale is served primarily by NRHEG SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ellendale, MN
National Avg
School District
NRHEG SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ellendale sees average highs of 22.2°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.2 inches of snow per year.
Ellendale's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ellendale roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,100 and median rent is $833/month.
Ellendale's violent crime rate is 152.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 769.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ellendale are operated by NRHEG SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ellendale, MN has a population of 594, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%.
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.
Ellendale averages 22.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 44.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ellendale, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56026.
The population of Ellendale, Minnesota is 594 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ellendale: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $135,100, median household income $65,000, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellendale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
