I work in education and With a population of 6,875, Elkins is a small town. The median home value here is around $130,500, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $130,500 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Joshua W.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Jacob Morales
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 2 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Delilah Price
Moved here from Portland about 12 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to public transit but Definitely worth checking out..
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