At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$30,211 per capita
Home Value
$205,600
Zillow: $258,751
Median Rent
$922/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.1%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
21.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,211. The unemployment rate stands at 15.1% (319% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 804 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkton is $205,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,751. Median rent is $922/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
22.4% of adults in Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population468
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$30,211
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$1,714M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,600
Rent$922
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$258,751
Housing Units202
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation657 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkton was built in 1974.
32.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.