What are the schools like in Elkton, VA?

Elkton is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Elkton?

The median household income in Elkton, VA is $54,482 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Elkton, VA?

Elkton has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Elkton, VA affordable or expensive?

Elkton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elkton is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $214,800 and the median rent is $719 per month.

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

Elkton has a violent crime rate of 65.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1010.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elkton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Elkton is a small town of 2,948 in Virginia, with a median household income of $54,482 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Elkton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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: 93.2

Elkton's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elkton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elkton, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$214,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$719	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,482	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elkton's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.2 /100k

Property Crime

1010.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Elkton is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Elkton, VA	National Avg
School District	Rockingham County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elkton sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 74.8°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 19.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elkton, VA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	74.8°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	19.4"

Demographics

Metric	Elkton, VA	National Avg
Population	2,948	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shenandoah, VA 5 mi Massanutten, VA 6 mi McGaheysville, VA 7 mi Keezletown, VA 10 mi Massanetta Springs, VA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Elkton

Elkton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22827

Elkton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elkton, VA affordable or expensive?

Elkton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elkton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $214,800 and median rent is $719/month.

What is the crime rate in Elkton, VA?

Elkton's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1010.4 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 Rockingham County Public Schools. The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Elkton, VA a good place to live?

Elkton, VA has a population of 2,948, a median household income of $54,482, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 35.6°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 19.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elkton?

Elkton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22827.

What is the population of Elkton?

The population of Elkton, Virginia is 2,948 with a median age of 40.8. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $214,800, median household income $54,482, crime index 30 (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.