The Town FilesEllenton, Florida
Community in Manatee County · population 4,129 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $281,400
- Household income
- $71,402
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 69
- Median age
- 41.9
Ellenton is a community of 4,129 people in Manatee County, Florida. The median home is worth $281,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Florida towns, better for families than 72% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 70% of Florida towns.
How Ellenton ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ellenton is worth $281,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $71,402, which is more affordable than 70% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,729 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ellenton | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,729 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $71,402 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Ellenton
| People | Ellenton | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Ellenton
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 52.2°F. About 56.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
69 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellenton since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 31, 1958 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 27, 1969.
Severe weather in Manatee County since 1996
Manatee County has been included in 50 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Manatee County
Manatee County had 143,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,844 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Ellenton itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Ellenton
2 public schools with 1,997 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA A HARVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,252 | 17.2 |
| PARRISH CHARTER ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 745 | 16.2 |
Towns near Ellenton
- Memphis, FL2.2 mi · 9,024 people · home $313,800
- Palmetto, FL3.0 mi · 13,323 people · home $313,400
- Samoset, FL3.6 mi · 4,146 people · home $196,800
- Bradenton, FL4.0 mi · 55,698 people · home $309,400
- West Samoset, FL4.3 mi · 6,482 people · home $212,800
- West Bradenton, FL5.6 mi · 4,247 people · home $425,100
- South Bradenton, FL5.8 mi · 26,858 people · home $167,200
- Bayshore Gardens, FL7.2 mi · 19,904 people · home $181,400
Ellenton questions
Is Ellenton, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ellenton scores better for retirees than 40% of Florida towns and quieter than 29%. 28.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Ellenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Ellenton is valued at $281,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,402, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,729 a month.
What is the weather like in Ellenton?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 52.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ellenton get tornadoes?
69 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 31, 1958. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)