At a Glance
Median Income
$51,932
$57,166 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
Zillow: $274,797
Median Rent
$775/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.8% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkton residents earn a median household income of $51,932 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,166. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkton is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,797. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
17.3% of adults in Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,932
Per Capita$57,166
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$775
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$274,797
Housing Units65
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,383 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.