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Living in Ellicott City

Ellicott City is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Ellicott City numbered 75,947 residents at the end of 2020. The city faced an unemployment rate of 3.01% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 20,836 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 79% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 62% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Ellicott City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Ellicott City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Ellicott City yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,778 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)14Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Ellicott City?

The median gross salary is about 5,987 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Ellicott City?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.01 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Ellicott City is 3.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Ellicott City 3.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,987 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.01 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ellicott City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ellicott City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Ellicott City's nearest airport was BWI, 15 km away and offered 72 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count72 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBWI3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ellicott City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ellicott City.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6.6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 1.3°C in January and 25.7°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Ellicott City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.63 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Ellicott City average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ellicott City average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120787410286981011141041131008094JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Ellicott City annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.6PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Ellicott City is 6.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Ellicott City 6.6252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.63 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.2 · Feb 8 · Mar 12.6 · Apr 19.2 · May 24.1 · Jun 29.1 · Jul 31.5 · Aug 30.3 · Sep 26.5 · Oct 20.2 · Nov 14.1 · Dec 8.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.7 · Feb -2.8 · Mar 1.1 · Apr 6.4 · May 11.8 · Jun 17 · Jul 19.8 · Aug 18.8 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 2.5 · Dec -1.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.3 · Feb 2.6 · Mar 6.9 · Apr 12.8 · May 18 · Jun 23 · Jul 25.7 · Aug 24.5 · Sep 20.7 · Oct 14.1 · Nov 8.3 · Dec 3.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 78.3 · Feb 73.7 · Mar 102 · Apr 86 · May 97.9 · Jun 101 · Jul 113.9 · Aug 103.8 · Sep 112.7 · Oct 100.1 · Nov 79.5 · Dec 94.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M322.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.56 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,143 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)12Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul31.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature13.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-3.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Rock Hill75,911 residentsNoblesville76,111 residentsSouthfield76,111 residentsHammond75,712 residentsArlington Heights76,216 residentsLauderhill75,668 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Ellicott City was 77.7 km² at the end of 2025. The population density of Ellicott City stood at 968.3 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Ellicott City?

The published population was 75,947 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ellicott City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport72.6%Foreign residents27.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area77.72 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share27.69 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents20,836 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density968.3 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population75,947 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Ellicott City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–49%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Student34%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–72%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents20,836 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population75,947 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,778 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,987 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.01 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.63 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ellicott City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Ellicott City part of Washington, D.C.?

Ellicott City belongs to the official functional urban area of Washington, D.C.; this describes an urban and commuting relationship, not municipal ownership. It is about 46.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Fua Member Of. Source4

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Ellicott City?

The published population was 75,947 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Ellicott City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Ellicott City?

The median gross salary is about 5,987 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Ellicott City?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Ellicott City?

20,836 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Ellicott City a good place to live?

Ellicott City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Ellicott City part of Washington, D.C.?

Ellicott City belongs to the official functional urban area of Washington, D.C.; this describes an urban and commuting relationship, not municipal ownership. It is about 46.2 km away by straight-line distance.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Ellicott City, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/ellicott-city/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Ellicott City, United States: rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. tigerweb.geo.census.gov place coordinates tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  4. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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