Ellensburg, WA

Living in Ellensburg

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 92
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 63
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 69
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Schools 39
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Residents

20k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
24  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
37% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate20%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household37%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone25%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
67% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
59% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector59%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation3%
Walked17%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$234k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$917 Median Monthly Rent +$253 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ellensburg

United States45
Washington38
Kittitas County14

Property Crime in Ellensburg

United States48
Washington70
Kittitas County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 27
Feb 36 1 20
Mar 43 1 17
Apr 49 1 14
May 56 1 4
Jun 63 1 1
Jul 69 0 0
Aug 69 0 0
Sep 61 0 0
Oct 49 1 4
Nov 39 2 23
Dec 30 2 28

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ellensburg

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ellensburg, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ellensburg, WA

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Hope Academy
22 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Ellensburg, WA

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Heritage University
44 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ellensburg, WA

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Airports

Airports near Ellensburg, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, SE
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