What are the schools like in Elkton, MD?

Elkton is served primarily by Cecil County Public Schools. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Elkton?

The median household income in Elkton, MD is $58,593 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Elkton, MD?

Elkton has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

Elkton, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Elkton, MD affordable or expensive?

Elkton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elkton is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,800 and the median rent is $1,287 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Elkton, MD?

Elkton has a violent crime rate of 1080.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5231.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elkton, MD a Good Place to Live?

Elkton is a small city of 15,830 in Maryland, with a median household income of $58,593 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Elkton stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Elkton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elkton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Elkton's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elkton costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Elkton, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,287	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,593	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Elkton's violent crime rate is 1080.1 per 100,000 residents — 184% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1080.1 /100k

Property Crime

5231.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Elkton is served primarily by Cecil County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Elkton, MD	National Avg
School District	Cecil County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elkton sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elkton, MD
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Elkton, MD	National Avg
Population	15,830	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glasgow, DE 4 mi Chesapeake City, MD 5 mi Newark, DE 6 mi North East, MD 6 mi Brookside, DE 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Elkton

Elkton, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21921

Elkton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elkton, MD affordable or expensive?

Elkton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Elkton roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $232,800 and median rent is $1,287/month.

What is the crime rate in Elkton, MD?

Elkton's violent crime rate is 1080.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5231.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elkton?

Public schools in Elkton are operated by Cecil County Public Schools. The district has 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Elkton, MD a good place to live?

Elkton, MD has a population of 15,830, a median household income of $58,593, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Elkton?

Elkton averages 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elkton?

Elkton, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21921.

What is the population of Elkton?

The population of Elkton, Maryland is 15,830 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elkton?

Key numbers for living in Elkton: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $232,800, median household income $58,593, crime index 270 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elkton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.