Median Income
$117,000
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,140
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.4%
50% higher than US avg
How Elkford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,749
Median AgeN/A
Density66/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
A
Median Income$117,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment5.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,140
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,160
Rent Burden8.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+37.7%
Graduate+1.6%
Is Elkford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Elkford receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Elkford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Elkford is $117,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Elkford among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month.
Education
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.7% have completed high school.
Elkford has a population of 2,749 with a density of 66 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 3.6% Asian.
Population
2,749
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6% |
The median household income in Elkford is $117,000, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $117,000 |
| 56% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.5% |
| Public Transit | 24.3% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
Monthly rent averages $1,140 (2% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,140 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,160 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Elkford vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Elkford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 41.8 sq mi (108.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0153°N, 114.9235°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |