Living in Elkton, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elkton · Census data 2020–2024
Elkton has 977 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $69,688 (7% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $185,100, the median rent is $1,061/month.
Elkton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elkton at a glance
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 30.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $69,688State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $185,100State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,061/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Elkton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elkton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elkton the median home value is $185,100, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,382 a month in housing costs.
Elkton median household income
The median household income in Elkton is $69,688 and the income per person is $28,084. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Elkton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 380
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.75
Elkton demographics
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 355
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elkton ›
Education in Elkton
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Elkton have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elkton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
Elkton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | 977 | $69,688 | $185,100 | $1,061 |
| Lake Benton | 794 | $52,250 | $99,800 | $513 |
| Aurora | 1,444 | $95,952 | $234,600 | $840 |
| Flandreau | 2,392 | $49,157 | $150,400 | $763 |
| Brookings | 23,948 | $63,493 | $265,500 | $889 |
| White | 484 | $67,639 | $128,800 | $693 |
| Holland | 292 | $82,794 | $70,900 | $830 |
| Tyler | 1,090 | $65,500 | $151,100 | $750 |
| Egan | 194 | $63,482 | $114,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Elkton, SD?
The median household income in Elkton is $69,688, 7% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elkton?
The median home value in Elkton is $185,100, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Elkton?
The median gross rent in Elkton is $1,061 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Elkton, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in Elkton?
The median age in Elkton is 30.9 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Elkton?
The average commute to work in Elkton is 16 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elkton?
The unemployment rate in Elkton is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elkton?
21.6% of adults in 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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