At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$25,186 per capita
Home Value
$183,800
Zillow: $305,071
Median Rent
$850/mo
45.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
12.7% 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 $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,186. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkton is $183,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,071. Median rent is $850/month, with 45.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
23.9% of adults in Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 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 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population971
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$25,186
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,800
Rent$850
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$305,071
Housing Units331
Rent Burden45.6%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,753 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.