What are the schools like in Ellenville, NY?

Ellenville is served primarily by ELLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Ellenville?

The median household income in Ellenville, NY is $77,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Ellenville, NY?

Ellenville has an average high temperature of 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Ellenville, NY affordable or expensive?

Ellenville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ellenville is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $172,700 and the median rent is $1,098 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ellenville, NY?

Ellenville has a violent crime rate of 54.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ellenville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Ellenville is a small town of 4,213 in New York, with a median household income of $77,125 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Ellenville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Ellenville 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: 99.0

Ellenville's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ellenville costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ellenville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,098	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ellenville's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.6 /100k

Property Crime

287.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ellenville is served primarily by ELLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ellenville, NY	National Avg
School District	ELLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ellenville sees average highs of 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation and 59.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ellenville, NY
Average High — January	33.7°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.5"
Annual Snowfall	59.2"

Demographics

Metric	Ellenville, NY	National Avg
Population	4,213	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cragsmoor, NY 3 mi Napanoch, NY 3 mi Walker Valley, NY 4 mi Watchtower, NY 7 mi Kerhonkson, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Ellenville

Ellenville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12428

Ellenville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellenville, NY affordable or expensive?

Ellenville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ellenville roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $172,700 and median rent is $1,098/month.

What is the crime rate in Ellenville, NY?

Ellenville's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ellenville?

Public schools in Ellenville are operated by ELLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ellenville, NY a good place to live?

Ellenville, NY has a population of 4,213, a median household income of $77,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Ellenville?

Ellenville averages 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches with about 59.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ellenville?

Ellenville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12428.

What is the population of Ellenville?

The population of Ellenville, New York is 4,213 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ellenville?

Key numbers for living in Ellenville: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $172,700, median household income $77,125, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellenville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.