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Explore the life in Elkton based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Elkton
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Elkton
3. Crime In Elkton
4. Cost of Living In Elkton
5. Gender In Elkton
6. Household Income For Elkton
7. Education In Elkton
8. Race & Ethnicity In Elkton

Elkton is a city in Maryland state in USA with a population of 15653 residents.. The poverty rate of Elkton is 21.4%, which is 53% higher than national average. The typical household in Elkton earns $54871 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 17 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 46.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Elkton, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Elkton remained 5.7%, which is 21% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Elkton, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Elkton is 110, which is 10% higher than national average. Median home value in Elkton is $211800 , which is 8% lower than national average. While median income in Elkton remained $54871, which is 19% lower than national average.

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability50%

Safety85%

Amenities85%

Diversity85%

Education60%

Commute60%

The overall crime rate in Elkton, Maryland is 224% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Elkton is 148% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Elkton is 239% higher than national average. You have 1 in 104 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 15 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Maryland	1	1	3	1	2
In USA	38	32	292	21	447

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Maryland	2	11	3	3	1
In USA	166	330	57	223	463