Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (25) A+
1883 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Utterly
Coffee Shop
Young Tea & T
Coffee Shop
D&M Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lunch Box Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hayday Bakery
Coffee Shop
1891 Bistro Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jimmy B's Cafe
Coffee Shop
ABC Donuts
Coffee Shop
Utopia
Coffee Shop
Northside Commons
Coffee Shop
1891 Cafe and Market
Coffee Shop
Breeze Thru Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
D&M Coffee
Coffee Shop
Udderly Espresso
Coffee Shop
1201 Bagels
Coffee Shop
Koletty's Koffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jennika's Coffee House Inc
Coffee Shop
D&M Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Clymer Museum of Art
Museum
Gallery One
Art Gallery
Museum of Culture and Environment
Museum
Kittitas County Historical Museum
Museum
Rodeo Bowl & Entertainment Center
Bowling Alley
Tomlinson Stadium
Stadium
Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds
Attraction
Grand Meridian Theaters
Cinema
Andreotti Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (37) A+
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Bruces
Bar
Shooters
Bar
Enchantment Brewery
Bar
Iron Horse Pub
Bar
The Tav
Bar
Frontier Tavern
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Blue Rock Saloon
Bar
Blue Rock Saloon
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Club 301
Bar
the horseshoe
Bar
Rossow's U-Tote-Em
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Campus U-Tote-Em
Fast Food
Westside Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Rossow’s U-Tote-Em
Fast Food
First & Last Chance Tavern
Bar
E-Burg Liquor
Alcohol
[ The Tap Room ] at Iron Horse Brewery
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Fitness (4) B
Maximus Gym
Gym
Jazzercise Ellensburg Fitness Center
Gym
Stan Bassett Youth Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Happy's Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Better Life Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Vinman's Bakery
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
18th Street Grocery & Deli
Grocery Store
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (32) A+
Kiwanis Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Rotary Pavilion
Park
CWU South Park
Park
Railroad Park
Park
West Side Park
Park
Kleinberg Park North
Park
Wipple Park
Park
BMX Track
Park
Ellensburg Memorial Park
Park
Craig Hill Triangles
Park
West Ellensburg Park
Park
Reed Park
Park
Whitefield Triangle Park
Park
Margaret Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Catherine Park
Park
Mountain View Park
Park
McElroy Park
Park
North Alder Street Park
Park
Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park
Park
Paul Rogers Wildlife Park
Park
Shops (56) A+
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Shirt Works
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Jerrol's
Books
Happy Nails
Beauty
Better Life Natural Foods
Nutrition Supplements
Shaws Furniture & Appliance
Home Improvement
Sears
Department Store
Recycle Bike Shop
Bicycle
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Hidden Treasures
Furniture
Ellensburg Pet Center
Pets
Clean Cut mens shop
Hairdresser
Clean Cut Mens Shop
Hairdresser
Hanna Marchel Salon
Hairdresser
Central City Comics
Books
Northwest Barbershop
Hairdresser
Fitterer's Furniture
Furniture
Nerdcore
Toys
William's Florist
Florist
Pearl Street Optical
Optician
Maurices
Clothing
Claim Clothing
Clothing
Ellensburg Floral & Gifts
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Ellensburg.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
Timed Bus Stop
Bus Stop
FlixBus Ellensburg
Bus Stop
Central Transit
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Ellensburg is 109/100 - which is 8% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Ellensburg crime rates are 2,941 per 100k, which is 21% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,689 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
252 crimes per 100k B
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employment D-

The median income in Ellensburg is $43,567 - which is 31% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$43,567 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Family Eye Clinic
Clinic
Northwest Audiology & Hearing Aid Center
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Merit resource Services
Clinic
Ellensburg Police Department
Police
Kittitas Valley Healthcare Women's Health
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
Hospital
KVH Medical Arts Center
Hospital
Family Healthcare of Ellensburg
Doctor
Ellensburg Pediatrics
Clinic
WIC Clinic
Clinic
Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue Station 29
Fire Station
Mountain View Dental
Dentist
Sheriff's Office
Police
Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg
Nursing Home
Pearl Care Dental
Dentist
Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue Station 21
Fire Station
KITTCOM
Police
State Patrol Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B-

Ellensburg home prices are $235,800 - which is 12% lower than Washington
Home Price
$235,800 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Ellensburg graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (7) C-
Mt. Stuart Elementary
Morgan Middle School
Lincoln Elementary
Ellensburg Christian School
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Valley View Elementary School
Damman Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Ellensburg High School
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
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ratings C+

Ellensburg has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Ellensburg, WA Area Guide

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Ellensburg Area Facts

  • Ellensburg has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ellensburg crime rates are 21% 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! 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 2,941, which are 21% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,941 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      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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