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Ellensburg Area Facts

  • Ellensburg has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ellensburg crime rates are 10% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Ellensburg is 8% lower than the Washington average
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Buckle Up and Enjoy Ellensburg! User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) As a college student, I loved living in Ellensburg, Washington. This fun university town is ideal for young adults and people starting families. Located just east of the magnificent Cascade Mountain Range, Ellensburg enjoys a dry climate abound with various recreational opportuni ...Read More ties. The primary job options in the area center around agriculture, most notably the production of timothy hay. Residents enjoy a much lower cost of living than the nearby Puget Sound region.

The best areas of Ellensburg are reflected at Central Washington University. The town is centered around the school and its athletics programs. The community comes alive in the summer, as the warm weather draws people out of their homes to socialize. A highlight of the summer is the Kittitas County Farmers Market, held every Saturday in the center of downtown Ellensburg. But the granddaddy attraction of them all is the annual Ellensburg Rodeo. Held every Labor Day Weekend, this event is the largest rodeo in the state of Washington. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ellensburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kiwanis Park
      Friendship Park
      Rotary Pavilion
      CWU South Park
      Railroad Park
      West Side Park
      Kleinberg Park North
      Wipple Park

      Entertainment

      Clymer Museum of Art
      Gallery One
      Museum of Culture and Environment
      Kittitas County Historical Museum
      Rodeo Bowl & Entertainment Center
      Tomlinson Stadium
      Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds
      Grand Meridian Theaters

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Bruces
      Shooters
      Enchantment Brewery
      Iron Horse Pub
      The Tav
      Frontier Tavern
      Domino's

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Ellensburg? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Ellensburg.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ellensburg? The cost of living in Ellensburg is 109/100 - which is 8% lower than Washington.
      Ellensburg
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ellensburg? Ellensburg crime rates are 2,935, which are 10% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,935 per 100k people

      29% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35  

      29% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Ellensburg? The median income in Ellensburg is $43,567 which is 31% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $43,56721% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,17719% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ellensburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
      KVH Medical Arts Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Family Healthcare of Ellensburg

      B- Housing

      What are Ellensburg home prices? Ellensburg home prices are $235,800 - which is 12% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $235,80028% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05211% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Ellensburg have good schools? The Ellensburg graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      23% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Ellensburg a good place to live? Ellensburg has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      7 total surveys

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