Living in Ellensburg

Ellensburg is centrally located in Washington State on I-90. Approximately 100 miles from downtown Seattle.

Desirable Quality of Life

Why do so many smart, creative and successful people call Ellensburg home?

Ellensburg isn’t just a great place to do business. On top of our growing economy, we offer a highly desirable quality of life and an environment that supports all who work, play, and live here.

Settled in the Kittitas Valley, Ellensburg is surrounded by natural beauty afforded by the Yakima River, Stuart Mountain Range and farmlands. Living in Ellensburg people have an outstanding choice of art, culture, restaurants, entertainment, and educational options. Coupled with high-quality healthcare and excellent schools, Ellensburg is a great place to be.

Whether you desire to spend time outdoors or indoors, Ellensburg has something for everyone. We have cross-country skiing, mountain and road biking, hiking, rafting, and more for outdoor enthusiasts, and museums, art galleries, movie and stage theatres too. We are home to award winning craft brewers, Iron Horse Brewery and Whipsaw Brewery, and have many dining choices for even the most discriminating eater.

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Quality of Life

Ellensburg’s small town feel yet it is on the way to everywhere. You will find all sorts of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors – or indoors – and take advantage of the learning experiences offered at Central Washington University.

Climate

Ellensburg’s BestPlaces Comfort Index is 7.2, which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington State. Summers are warm, dry and mostly clear and winters are short and partly cloudy. Temperatures typically vary from 23F to 89F.

Arts & Culture

Where you are interested in visual or performing arts, spending time one of our many museums or attending one of our year round events, Ellensburg is full of arts and cultural experiences.

Cost of Living

Ellensburg’s cost of living is 98.3 as opposed to Washington state at 118.7 and the national average at 100. Healthcare, utilities and transportation average cost falls below the national average.