What are the schools like in Elkton, MI?

School district data for Elkton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Elkton?

The median household income in Elkton, MI is $45,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Elkton, MI?

Elkton has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Elkton, MI affordable or expensive?

Elkton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elkton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,000 and the median rent is $791 per month.

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

Elkton has a violent crime rate of 256.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1280.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elkton, MI a Good Place to Live?

Elkton is a small town of 746 in Michigan, with a median household income of $45,625 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Elkton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.1

Elkton's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elkton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elkton, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$791	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Elkton's violent crime rate is 256.1 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

256.1 /100k

Property Crime

1280.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Elkton, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elkton sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 78.7°F in July, with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation and 42.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elkton, MI
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	78.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.1"
Annual Snowfall	42.5"

Demographics

Metric	Elkton, MI	National Avg
Population	746	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pigeon, MI 5 mi Owendale, MI 8 mi Bad Axe, MI 9 mi Bay Port, MI 9 mi Caseville, MI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Elkton

Elkton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48731

Elkton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elkton, MI affordable or expensive?

Elkton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elkton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,000 and median rent is $791/month.

What is the crime rate in Elkton, MI?

Elkton's violent crime rate is 256.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1280.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elkton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Elkton, MI a good place to live?

Elkton, MI has a population of 746, a median household income of $45,625, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 27.7°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches with about 42.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elkton?

Elkton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48731.

What is the population of Elkton?

The population of Elkton, Michigan is 746 with a median age of 43.2. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $83,000, median household income $45,625, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.