Living in West Elkton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Elkton · Census data 2020–2024
West Elkton has 148 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $50,833 (29% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $89,000, the median rent is $1,417/month.
West Elkton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Elkton at a glance
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 32State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $50,833State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $89,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,417/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is West Elkton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Elkton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Elkton the median home value is $89,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,417 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
West Elkton median household income
The median household income in West Elkton is $50,833 and the income per person is $23,555. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Elkton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 71
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
West Elkton demographics
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Elkton ›
Education in West Elkton
4.7% of adults 25 and older in West Elkton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Elkton
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
West Elkton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elkton | 148 | $50,833 | $89,000 | $1,417 |
| Gratis | 725 | $77,500 | $154,600 | $825 |
| Somerville | 208 | $58,438 | $103,800 | — |
| Camden | 2,029 | $49,063 | $117,400 | $894 |
| Seven Mile | 463 | $57,708 | $164,100 | $785 |
| Darrtown | 643 | $56,518 | $211,000 | $1,029 |
| Trenton | 13,583 | $80,635 | $234,900 | $1,284 |
| Farmersville | 1,079 | $80,313 | $159,200 | $1,060 |
| Lake Lakengren | 3,445 | $87,135 | $211,400 | $1,345 |
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What is the median household income in West Elkton, OH?
The median household income in West Elkton is $50,833, 29% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Elkton?
The median home value in West Elkton is $89,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Elkton?
The median gross rent in West Elkton is $1,417 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is West Elkton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
What is the median age in West Elkton?
The median age in West Elkton is 32 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Elkton?
The average commute to work in West Elkton is 38 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Elkton?
The unemployment rate in West Elkton is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Elkton?
4.7% of adults in West Elkton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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