At a Glance
Median Income
$64,688
$23,315 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $345,197
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
How West Elkton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Elkton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Elkton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Elkton residents earn a median household income of $64,688 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,315. The unemployment rate stands at 15.5% (331% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Elkton is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,197. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
West Elkton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,111/100K.
Education
4.2% of adults in West Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Elkton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population154
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans97.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$64,688
Per Capita$23,315
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$345,197
Housing Units65
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,111/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,033 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute42 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in West Elkton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.