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Ellenville, New York

Ellenville, New York, in Ulster county, is 53 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 68 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is home to some 4,130 residents.

The People and Families of Ellenville

In Ellenville, about 41% of adults are married. Ellenville somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 31% of Ellenville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ellenville had a median family income of $40,942.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ellenville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Ellenville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 40% of the housing in Ellenville was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Ellenville, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Ellenville, 81% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Ellenville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEllenville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEllenville Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Ellenville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ellenville, NY

Comparing Ellenville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men31
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime32

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