Living in Elkland, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elkland · Census data 2020–2024
Elkland has 516 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $71,875 (8% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $229,200, the median rent is $613/month.
Elkland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elkland at a glance
- Population
- 516
- Median age
- 60.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,875State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $229,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $613/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Elkland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elkland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elkland the median home value is $229,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
Elkland median household income
The median household income in Elkland is $71,875 and the income per person is $37,995. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Elkland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 483
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 53%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.03
53% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Elkland has many vacation and second homes.
Elkland demographics
- Population
- 516
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 9.1%
- 65 and older
- 45.9%
- Households
- 227
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elkland ›
Education in Elkland
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Elkland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elkland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Elkland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkland | 516 | $71,875 | $229,200 | $613 |
| Forksville | 134 | $58,438 | $135,400 | $594 |
| Fox | 373 | $56,250 | $144,300 | $825 |
| Forks | 355 | $71,250 | $200,000 | $875 |
| Hillsgrove | 262 | $57,019 | $133,300 | $1,083 |
| Overton | 253 | $58,750 | $200,000 | — |
| Leroy | 642 | $59,766 | $227,900 | $1,000 |
| Shrewsbury | 244 | $71,250 | $236,700 | $850 |
| McNett | 107 | $70,250 | $216,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Elkland, PA?
The median household income in Elkland is $71,875, 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elkland?
The median home value in Elkland is $229,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Elkland?
The median gross rent in Elkland is $613 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Elkland, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Elkland?
The median age in Elkland is 60.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Elkland?
The average commute to work in Elkland is 35 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elkland?
The unemployment rate in Elkland is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elkland?
13.3% of adults in Elkland 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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