Ellensburg, Washington
Quick Statistics
Ellensburg is a community in Kittitas County, Washington, home to about 20,874 people spread across 8.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,725 a year, and a typical home is worth about $404,100. About 50.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 15 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Ellensburg ranks number 73 of 628 in population, number 502 in median household income, number 340 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Ellensburg typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 22°F. The area sees roughly 17 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kittitas, WA | 6.3 mi. | 1,221 |
| 2. | Thorp, WA | 7.3 mi. | 230 |
| 3. | Naches, WA | 20.1 mi. | 1,059 |
| 4. | Nile, WA | 21.8 mi. | 349 |
| 5. | Tieton, WA | 22.7 mi. | 1,597 |
| 6. | South Cle Elum, WA | 22.9 mi. | 579 |
| 7. | Cle Elum, WA | 23.2 mi. | 1,905 |
| 8. | Eschbach, WA | 23.5 mi. | 181 |
What is the population of Ellensburg, Washington?
Ellensburg has a population of about 20,874 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Ellensburg, Washington in?
Ellensburg is located in Kittitas County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Ellensburg, Washington?
The median home value in Ellensburg is about $404,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Ellensburg, Washington?
The median personal income in Ellensburg is about $30,725 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Ellensburg, Washington?
Since 1950, 1 tornadoes have been recorded in Kittitas County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Ellensburg, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 22 degrees, with around 17 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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