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Elkton
  • Suburb in Maryland
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Elkton

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Elkton is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 15,724. Elkton is in Cecil County. Living in Elkton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Elkton there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Elkton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Elkton are above average.
    About Elkton...
    Population
    15,724
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $218,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,180
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      644.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      70.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      249
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      696
      500.1
    • Theft
      5,599.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      338.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Elkton

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,682
    National
    $69,021
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