At a Glance
Median Income
$82,717
$30,639 per capita
Home Value
$355,800
Zillow: $347,638
Median Rent
$1,584/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.1% smoking rate
How Elon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elon residents earn a median household income of $82,717 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,639. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elon is $355,800 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,638. Median rent is $1,584/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Elon reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 311/100K.
Education
53.2% of adults in Elon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,325
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density2,652/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,717
Per Capita$30,639
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$355,800
Rent$1,584
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$347,638
Housing Units3,446
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property311/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation703 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Elon was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.