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Ellis
Texas

196K

Population

$93K

Median Income

$375K

Median Home

R+26

Politics

Economy

Median Household Income$93K
This county
national avg ~$75K
Poverty Rate9.0%
This county
national avg ~11.5%
Unemployment Rate3.5%
This county
national avg ~3.8%
GDP per Capita$44,715
Federal Spending per Capita$790
Median Individual Earnings$47K
This county
national avg $45K
Professional/Management Workers38.4%
Average Adjusted Gross Income$81K
Avg Credit Score659
Work From Home %9.2%
This county
national avg 17.0%
Population Under 1826.3%
This county
national avg 22.0%
Single-Person Households17.8%
This county
national avg 28.0%
Banks & Finance Firms86
Income (20th Percentile)$43K
Income (80th Percentile)$158K
Income (95th Percentile)$249K
Bachelor's Degree or Higher22.8%
This county
national avg 35.0%
Less Than High School11.7%
This county
national avg 11.0%
Knowledge Economy GDP %9.1%
Dependency Ratio1.14
Medicare Spending / Person$2,308
SS Benefits / Person$2,804
Education Wage Premium1.74x
Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$65K
Median Earnings (Graduate)$76K
Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$44K
Public Assistance Recipients1.7%
Average Annual Wage$58K
Professional Services Concentration0.52x national
This county
1.0 = national average share

Housing

Median Home Value$374K
This county
$340K state avg
$303K national
Median Sale Price$386K
This county
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$1802/mo
This county
$1600/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate1.50%
This county
1.60% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $4,125

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,931/mo
Home Price Change (1 yr)-0.3%
Home Value to Income Ratio2.7x income
Severely Cost-Burdened Households9.3%
Homeownership Rate75.9%
This county
national avg ~65%

Market Activity

Sale-to-List RatioBuyers market — homes selling below list
97.9%
Listings with Price CutsHigh — sellers are negotiating
27.5%
Sold Above List Price
13.9%
Median Days to Close
28 days
Active Listings
1,120
New Listings / Month
297

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Days on Market (Redfin)Slow — buyers have leverage
59 days
Months of Supply (Redfin)Balanced market
3.8 mo
Sold Above List (Redfin)
20.6%

Sale-to-List Cross-Reference

Zillow 97.9%  ·  Redfin 98.6%

Source: Redfin · Updated monthly

Health

Life Expectancy77.1 yrs
This county
national avg ~78.5 years
Hospital Rating4.0 / 5
This county
national avg 3.0 stars
Food Insecurity10.4%
This county
national avg ~11%
Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
This county
higher = better access
Primary Care Shortage Score21
This county
national avg 5
Mental Health Shortage Score20
Dental Care Shortage Score25
Healthcare Shortage Score22.0
Healthcare Offices242
Obesity Rate (BRFSS)36.9%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Smoking Rate (BRFSS)12.5%
This county
national avg 14.0%
Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)19.8%
This county
national avg 18.0%
Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)25.7%
This county
national avg 24.0%
High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)32.9%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Active Physicians206
Nursing Home Rating3.0 / 5
This county
national avg ~3 stars
ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients629 / 1,000
Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$14,259
Uninsured (under 65)16.1%
This county
national avg ~10%
Adults with Depression22.7%

Education

Math Test Scores3.12 grade level
Reading Test Scores2.92 grade level
HS Diploma Holders28,099
Bachelor's Degree Holders10,634
HS Completion Rate88.3%
This county
national avg ~85%
Private Schools36

Safety

Violent Crime Rate3.4 / 1,000
This county
national avg ~4.0
Firearm Fatality Rate11.5 / 100K
This county
national avg ~13.6/100K
Homicide Rate4.5 / 100K
This county
national avg ~7.5/100K
Drug Overdose Rate9.3 / 100K
This county
national avg ~21/100K
Traffic Fatalities37
Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)57th pct
Drug Overdose Deaths (2024)11.7 / 100K
Suicide Rate14.7 / 100K
This county
national avg ~14/100K

Climate & Air Quality

Natural Amenity Scale0.2
January Sunshine0.32
January Temperature0.91
Average Temp68°F
Avg High Temp78°F
Avg Low Temp57°F
Median AQIAQI 36
Good Air Days286 days/yr
Unhealthy Air Days2 days/yr
Annual Precipitation41.2 in/yr
Avg Storm Events24.4 storms/yr
Avg Annual Storm Damage$7M
Ozone Days328 days/yr
This county
national avg 50 days/yr
Drought Index (2022)-1.04
Heating Degree Days1,899 HDD/yr
This county
national avg ~4,500 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days2,865 CDD/yr
This county
national avg ~1,200 CDD/yr
Heating Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)2,342 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)2,661 CDD/yr
Avg Tornadoes / Year1.4
Avg Flood Events / Year1.2
Avg Hail Events / Year16.4
Avg Hurricane Events / Year0.00
Avg Wildfire Events / Year0.0
Avg Winter Storms / Year0.0
Avg Heat Events / Year0.0
Natural Hazard Risk (FEMA)77 / 100
Community Resilience (FEMA)61 / 100
Federal Disaster Declarations24 since 1953
Fine Particulate Pollution (PM2.5)8.3 µg/m³
This county
EPA standard 9 µg/m³

Outdoor & Recreation

Historic Places (NRHP)122 properties
FAA-Registered Airports20 total
Airports (excl. heliports)15 airports

Brewery Scene

Total Breweries1 breweries
Microbreweries1 microbreweries
Brewpubs0 brewpubs

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed233 Mbps
This county
national avg ~120 Mbps
Upload Speed102 Mbps
Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)376 Mbps
Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)296 Mbps
Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)15 Mbps
Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)27 ms
Households with 100Mbps+98.1%
This county
national avg 75.0%
Cellular-Only Internet15.7%
This county
national avg 8.0%
Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)237 Mbps

EV Infrastructure

EV Charging Stations18 stations
DC Fast Chargers82 chargers
Level 2 EV Chargers31

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers9,012 workers
Public Transit Commuters76 workers
Walk to Work587 workers
Extreme Commutes (90+ min)3,062 workers
Bike Commuters0.0%
Walk to Work0.6%

Agriculture

Farms2,036 farms
Farmland8,968 acres

Families & Childcare

Childcare Cost Burden22.3%
This county
national median ~27% of household income
Childcare Centers5.1 per 10K residents
Childcare Facilities36

Civic & Community

Voter Turnout68.9%
This county
national avg ~55%
Volunteering Rate1.0%
Income Inequality (Gini)3.692
Nonprofit Organizations1,013
Veterans Share7.7%
This county
national avg 7.0%
Married Adults58.1%
Never-Married Adults27.4%
Divorced Adults9.8%
Religious Organizations134
Asian Population0.7%
Native American Population0.8%
Membership Associations8.2 per 10K residents

Lifestyle & Services

Full-Service Restaurants0.49 per 1K residents
Colleges & Universities1
Nursing & Care Facilities27
Grocery Stores39
Arts & Entertainment Venues14
Hotels & Lodging29
Recreation Businesses40
Professional Services Firms305
Veterinary Practices25
Real Estate Firms167
Debt Burden
Avg Mortgage Balance$67K
Avg Student Loan Balance$9K
Avg Credit Card Balance$5K
Loan Delinquency Rate56.2%
This county
national avg 4.0%

Innovation

Inventor Rate0.18%

Politics

R+26

2024 Presidential · Texas was R+14 statewide

vs Texas State

Income tax
NoneSame (state law)
Property tax
1.50%1.6% state avg
Politics
R+26R+14
COL Index
County data97 (state)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

+9K

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.90x avg income)

Economic Mobility

41%

chance a low-income child reaches the middle class

Source: Opportunity Insights

Real Estate

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Median home value: $375K

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Local News — Ellis

WOWT · 16 hours ago

Millard South WR Antayvious Ellis decommits from Nebraska

Ellis, a Texas native, transferred to Millard South ahead of his senior campaign.

KWCH · 1 day ago

Grain dumping concerns in Ellis County

... concerns in Ellis County. Published: Sep. 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM PDT|Updated: 4 hours ago. Share. Ad

WCJB · 3 days ago

Man accused in double homicide takes plea deal ahead of jury selection in Alachua County

Ellis was sentenced to 75 years in prison, with a 25-year mandatory sentence.

Waxahachie Sun · 3 days ago

Ellis County voter registration drive on Sept. 15, 2026

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, Ellis County Elections Office will join thousands of other election offi

WOWT · 14 hours ago

Millard South wide receiver Antayvious Ellis decommits from Nebraska

Ellis, a Texas native, transferred to Millard South ahead of his senior campaign.

KUT · 2 weeks ago

Paige Ellis seeks a third term on Austin City Council. It's rare, but not unprecedented

The Austin city charter states to run for a third term the council member must garner support from 5

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