Town
- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyA-
- HousingB+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityC+
- JobsB
- WeatherC-
- Cost of LivingA-
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesC+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$99,100
National
$184,700Median Rent
$496
National
$949Sponsored Mortgage Options for Ely
Get Rates
- $0 Lender Fee on Home Loans Limited Time Only
- Biggest Home Loan Sale Ever. Low interest rates. Get a quote today!
Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
Ely Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Residents
Working in Ely
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$40,591
National
$55,322Places to Work in Ely
Top Public Schools Serving Ely
Ely Reviews
6 reviews
All Categories
Spent a week in Ely 8.17 on guided canoe trip.
Injured my hip on the trip. Had to do laundry at end of trip. No handicapped parking around the laundromat, so I parked facing against the traffic to make it easier to get myself and laundry out of the vehicle.
While in the laundromat, received a parking ticket.
Described the above circumstances, but appeal was denied.
I've now paid the $42 fine, but I'm not happy about it.
I'm trying to convince myself the town of Ely needs the money more than I do...but I won't return. There are other gateways to the boundary waters.
Injured my hip on the trip. Had to do laundry at end of trip. No handicapped parking around the laundromat, so I parked facing against the traffic to make it easier to get myself and laundry out of the vehicle.
While in the laundromat, received a parking ticket.
Described the above circumstances, but appeal was denied.
I've now paid the $42 fine, but I'm not happy about it.
I'm trying to convince myself the town of Ely needs the money more than I do...but I won't return. There are other gateways to the boundary waters.
Ely is a small, simple, and beautiful place to live and go to school in. The forests and lakes give Ely a rustic and wild feel to it while still being easy to access and fun. The people of this town are happy in nature and able to survive in whatever mother nature throws their way.
Good small town for summer outdoor activities. Winters are manageable if you are fully prepared for it. Ely has small businesses that are priced according to tourists wants/demands, so things can be on the expensive side. Not too many options for full time jobs with full benefits. Not much for nightlife - bars and bowling alley. For food chains: there is DQ and Subway. Ely's grocery stores do have some organic food options. One has to drive at least one hour for more shopping needs. There is also a small college in town. The community college, VCC, specialize in outdoor, environmental, and law enforcement themed degrees. I attend VCC and like the small class sizes. All the instructors are very supportive to the students. There are some political conflicts within the community, however, most people here are friendly and there are community support systems. The outdoors makes up for what the town lacks. It would be a great place to have a cabin and/or just visit for the summer.