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Ellenville

Pop. 4,211·93rd most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Ellenville, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-20.0%
vs US Median
-$362
Falling (Monthly)
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Ellenville · $1,600
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
45% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,600/mo, rent takes about 45% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$42,969/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ellenville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,220
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,540/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,600 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -20.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ellenville, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,211
Median income
$42,969
Median age
36
Renters
51.3%
Age distribution
27.6%
19.7%
25.4%
17.7%
Under 1827.6%
18–3419.7%
35–5425.4%
55–649.6%
65+17.7%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
65.3%
43.1%
White65.3%
Black11%
Hispanic43.1%
Education (25+)
26.2%
41.3%
22.2%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college41.3%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
48.7%
51.3%
Owner48.7%
Renter51.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Ellenville, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,846 → $42,969
down 20.2%
Population
4,209 → 4,211
up 0.0%
Renter share
51.7% → 51.3%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
20.4% → 22.2%
+1.8 pts
Median age
30.9 → 36
+5.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,846 in 2021 to $42,969 more recently.

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Ellenville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ellenville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Ellenville, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ellenville is $1,600/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,980/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($42,969/yr), Ellenville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellenville an affordable city for renters?

Ellenville is considered stretched for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($42,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ellenville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Ellenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in Ellenville. The local median household income is $42,969/yr, meaning the typical Ellenville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ellenville?

Rent in Ellenville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Ellenville rent compare to other cities in New York?

Ellenville is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #93 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,600/mo.

What percentage of Ellenville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.3% of Ellenville households are renters, while 48.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Ellenville has a strong rental market.

How does Ellenville rent compare to the national average?

Ellenville's median rent of $1,600/mo is $362 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #93 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~45% of Ellenville's median household income ($42,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ellenville 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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