The Town FilesEllington, New York
Town in Chautauqua County · population 1,497 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,300
- Household income
- $65,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 98 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 42.1
Ellington is a town of 1,497 people in Chautauqua County, New York. The median home is worth $114,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 87% of New York towns, quieter than 85% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of New York towns.
How Ellington ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ellington is worth $114,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $65,000, which is more affordable than 91% of New York towns. Median rent is $681 a month. 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ellington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $681 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.8% | — |
Who lives in Ellington
| People | Ellington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Ellington
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 98.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellington since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 6.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 19, 1982.
Severe weather in Chautauqua County since 1996
Chautauqua County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County had 46,319 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,960 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Ellington itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Towns near Ellington
- Conewango, NY5.6 mi · 1,785 people · home $124,800
- Cherry Creek, NY5.8 mi · 1,037 people · home $122,700
- Gerry, NY5.9 mi · 1,782 people · home $119,200
- Poland, NY6.1 mi · 2,214 people · home $107,200
- Randolph, NY7.9 mi · 1,297 people · home $94,300
- Falconer, NY8.0 mi · 2,269 people · home $98,400
- Sinclairville, NY8.0 mi · 579 people · home $107,300
- Leon, NY8.2 mi · 1,244 people · home $103,000
Ellington questions
Is Ellington, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ellington scores better for retirees than 34% of New York towns and quieter than 85%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Ellington?
The median owner-occupied home in Ellington is valued at $114,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,000, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $681 a month.
What is the weather like in Ellington?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 98.4 inches of snow.
Does Ellington get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)