At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$27,984 per capita
Home Value
$81,800
Zillow: $136,632
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
24.8% smoking rate
How Elk Garden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk Garden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elk Garden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elk Garden residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,984. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk Garden is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,632. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
3.5% of adults in Elk Garden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk Garden has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$27,984
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,800
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$136,632
Housing Units69
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation2,262 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute57 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Elk Garden was built in 1975.
23.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.