At a Glance
Median Income
$56,565
$32,286 per capita
Home Value
$271,700
Zillow: $372,329
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,093/100K
5,307/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
19.5% smoking rate
How Elkton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkton residents earn a median household income of $56,565 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,286. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkton is $271,700 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,329. Median rent is $1,368/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Elkton reports 1,093 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 188% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,307/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population15,867
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,565
Per Capita$32,286
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
B+
Home Value$271,700
Rent$1,368
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$372,329
Housing Units6,402
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,093/100K
Property5,307/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,662/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Elkton was founded in 1787.
The median home in Elkton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.