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Elkton INFORMATION

Population: 15,229

Male 48% Female 52%
Married 57%
Single 43%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Elkton has a very low population density. Elkton is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

1,896 Elkton
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Elkton, MD, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Elkton, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Elkton has a population density of 1,896, with 15,229 current residents.

Out of the 15,229 current residents, 48% are male and 52% are female. 57% of the residents are married and 43% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Average air quality

Weather

  • 55% Sun
  • 44% Rain
  • 17% Snow

Condition

56°F average temperature

  • 21 years Median home age
  • $186,910 Median home price
  • -2.87% Home appreciation rate
  • 10.05% Annual property tax
  • 44.5%
    Homes owned
  • 49.9%
    Homes rented
  • 5.6%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Elkton, the air quality is 41% and the weather, on average, is 55% sunny, 44% rainy, and 17% snowy. The average temperature is 56°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Elkton, you should know that 44.5% of homes are owned while 49.9% of homes are rented, and 5.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $186,910, the median age of homes is 21 years, the annual home appreciation is -2.87% and the annual property tax is 10.05%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    9

  • Average age

    33

  • Political majority

    Republican Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Elkton, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Elkton’s crime rate is 9 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Elkton is 33 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 41.57% Democratic, 56.14% Republican, and 2.29% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

9%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:15

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    7.9%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    30%
  • Service Occupations
    15.3%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    19%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    10.7%
  • 78%
    High school diploma
  • 4%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 12%
    Bachelors degree
  • 5%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Elkton, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 8.80% of residents are unemployed in Elkton (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Elkton residents: 7.9% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 16.93% are in the arts and sciences field, 15.3% are in the customer service field, 30% are in the sales field, 0.16% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 10.7% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 19% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:15. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 78.27%, 3.66% of residents have an associate’s degree, 11.96% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 4.94% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Elkton, you should be aware that the average commute time is 24 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Elkton have a few different options. 81% of commuters use their own cars, 12% of commuters carpool, 1% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.

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