Ellsworth, Maine

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Living In Ellsworth, Maine
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  1. Overview - Life In Ellsworth
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Ellsworth
  3. Crime In Ellsworth
  4. Cost of Living In Ellsworth
  5. Gender In Ellsworth
  6. Household Income For Ellsworth
  7. Education In Ellsworth
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Ellsworth
About Ellsworth, Maine
Is Ellsworth, Maine a good place to live?
Ellsworth is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 8085 residents.. The poverty rate of Ellsworth is 6.7%, which is 52% lower than national average. The typical household in Ellsworth earns $60718 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 40.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Ellsworth, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ellsworth remained 2.7%, which is 43% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Ellsworth, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ellsworth is 102, which is 2% higher than national average. Median home value in Ellsworth is $173000 , which is 25% lower than national average. While median income in Ellsworth remained $60718, which is 10% lower than national average.
Population
8085
Unemployment
2.7%
43% NAT AVG.
Poverty
6.7%
52% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$173000
25% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$60718
10% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$805
31% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
102
2% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 15
Unemployed People
1 in 37
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 29
People Earning < $50,000
40.8%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.8
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing70%

Affordability80%

Safety70%

Amenities60%

Diversity40%

Education85%

Commute85%

Is Ellsworth, Maine safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Ellsworth, Maine is 4% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Ellsworth is 75% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Ellsworth is 10% higher than national average. You have 1 in 1011 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 45 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
186
Violent : 8
Property : 178
Total Crime
4% NAT. AVG.
79% STATE AVG.
2259.7 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
75% NAT. AVG.
10% STATE AVG.
97.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
10% NAT. AVG.
87% STATE AVG.
2162.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Ellsworth
Violent crime
1 in 1011
Property crime
1 in 45
Robbery
1 in 8085
Burglary
1 in 898
Assault
1 in 1617
Car Theft
1 in 2021
Ellsworth : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Maine 12 12 44 8 41
In USA 1298 1147 1846 819 1743
Ellsworth : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Maine 35 12 21 32 34
In USA 1898 330 1011 1776 1298

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Ellsworth
Maine
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 8 97.2 108.58 387.8
Murder 0 0 1.63 6.5
Robbery 1 12.1 12.59 73.9
Assault 5 60.7 58.36 279.7
Rape 2 24.4 36 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Ellsworth
 Maine
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 178 2162.6 1156.18 1,958.2
Burglary 9 109.3 148.8 314.2
Larceny 165 2004.6 943.53 1,398
Car Theft 4 48.6 63.85 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Ellsworth Maine National Avg.
Services 109 109 100
Groceries 102 102 100
Health 114 115 100
Housing 91 92 100
Transportation 100 100 100
Utilities 109 110 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Ellsworth Maine Country
Female 53.9% 51% 50.8%
Male 46.1% 49% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Ellsworth Maine Country
Less than $10,000 3.4% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 4.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 9.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.9% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.8% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 15% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5% 5.5% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 4.9% 8.3%
Education


Education Ellsworth Maine Country
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 31% 27.0%
Other College 19% 19% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Ellsworth Maine Country
White 94.1% 92.6% 60.1%
African American 0.3% 1.3% 12.2%
American Indian 1.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 1.1% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.1% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.4% 1.7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity