West Elkton is a small town of 151 in Ohio, with a median household income of $42,386
and a 26.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Elkton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Elkton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 90.7
West Elkton's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Elkton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Elkton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,188
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,386
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Elkton's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
75.8 /100k
Property Crime
503.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Elkton, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
1.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Elkton sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
West Elkton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Elkton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,700 and median rent is $1,188/month.
West Elkton's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Elkton, OH has a population of 151, a median household income of $42,386, and an unemployment rate of 26.3%.
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.
West Elkton averages 35.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Elkton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45070.
The population of West Elkton, Ohio is 151 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Elkton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $81,700, median household income $42,386, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Elkton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
