Elkin, NC
1 neighborhoods · 9,751 residents · North Carolina
C+
58/100
48
Safety Score
62
Affordability
$54K
Median Income
$142K
Median Home Value
Is Elkin, NC a Good Place to Live?
Elkin receives an overall livability grade of C+ (58/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in North Carolina. Safety scores C (48/100). Affordability scores B (62/100) with a median household income of $54,493 and median home values around $142,200.
About 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.4%. 69% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$801
Median Rent/mo
16.3%
College Educated
5.4%
Unemployment
69%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
9,751
Population
1
Zip Codes
Surry
County
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Neighborhoods in Elkin
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28621Surry Co. | 58 C+ | 48 | 62 | $54K | $142K | 9,751 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.