Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Elkton is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,973. Residents earn $61,385 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elkton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Elkton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elkton is $61,385, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Elkton is $232,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Elkton is below the national average at 179 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,576 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Elkton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,385 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,292 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $841 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,175 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 547 |
| County GDP | $681M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,138 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $232,300 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $312,545 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,138 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,743/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 179.1/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 35.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 143.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,575.9/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 358.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,146.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 71.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,016 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4107°N, 78.6161°W |
| County FIPS | 51079 |
Winner: Republican by 24.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |