At a Glance
Median Income
$81,111
$31,531 per capita
Home Value
$190,100
Zillow: $286,800
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
830/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.0% smoking rate
How Elkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkins a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkins residents earn a median household income of $81,111 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,531. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkins is $190,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,800. Median rent is $1,293/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Elkins reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 830/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Elkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkins has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,710
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,111
Per Capita$31,531
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,100
Rent$1,293
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$286,800
Housing Units1,341
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property830/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,222 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Elkins was founded in 1964.
The median home in Elkins was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.