At a Glance
Median Income
$129,773
$74,271 per capita
Home Value
$366,700
Zillow: $417,372
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Elkins Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkins Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkins Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkins Park residents earn a median household income of $129,773 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,271. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkins Park is $366,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,372. Median rent is $1,625/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
71.2% of adults in Elkins Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkins Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population7,286
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density4,187/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,773
Per Capita$74,271
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$366,700
Rent$1,625
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$417,372
Housing Units3,096
Rent Burden37.0%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation167 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+39.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries53
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkins Park was built in 1952.
10.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.