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Elkins, WV
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Population: 6,980
Home Price: $116,200
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Overview
Elkins is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 6,980. Elkins has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
13.2 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Elkins, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,349
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$36,909
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.7%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
38.1
43.8
42.3
Gender
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Male
47.9%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
White
90.4%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.2%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.8%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.9%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$116,200
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$541
$519
$801
Family Households
30.8%
30.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
44.4%
44.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.6%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
41.4%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.1%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
45.4%
45.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.0%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
18.4%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
38.0%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Elkins, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
food truck
de carne
beer
festivals
kimchi
cooking
ice cream
tuna
roasted broccoli
bread
roaste
cheese
ahi tuna
sushi
liquor
chicken tenders
spam musubi
delicious
crispy chicken sandwich
college basketball
basketball
college football
baseball
ncaa basketball
college hoops
college athletics
little league
penn state football
football
video games
teams
lacrosse
ncaa
sports teams
country music
wrestling
player development
softball
mlb
nature
cinema
gratitud
jewelry
painting
photography
collection
curating
creation
theatre
collage
studio
fashion
motion animation
illustration
crafts
literature
studios
visual
drawing
spending time
video games
other genres
hunting
gym rat
nascar
photography
anime
gaming
jeeps
shopping habits
fishing
guitars
books
outdoor activities
pokmon
fulltime
toys
adventures
fitness
radio show
sports
pro wrestling
tv
sports entertainment
cinema
advertising
digital marketing
educational
communications
comedy
photography
gaming
marketing
curating
executive producer
commentary
theatre
hollywood
outdoor
buchanan virginia
mountain
sports
summer
nature
winter
space
peak fall foliage
indoor
hunting
warm weather
beach
hot tub
swimming
snowshoe
conservation
waterpark
picnics
photography
bicycling
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pharmacy
coffee shop
coffee shops
food truck
gas station
retail store
grocery store
liquor store
local grocery
local businesses
dollar tree
walmart
kroger
walgreens
advertising
jewelry
yard sale
arriving daily
dealership
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