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Cost of living in Elkins summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elkins. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elkins is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elkins is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Elkins is $166,142.
The median income in Elkins is $44,217.
Elkins's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elkins Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elkins | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elkins, WV Weather
The average high in Elkins is 61.4° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 110.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 76.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elkins |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 110.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 76.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elkins Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elkins
The current population in Elkins is 6,811. The population has decreased 4.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,811 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 6,875 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 6,935 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 6,980 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 7,017 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 7,072 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,115 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,154 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 7,232 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,244 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 7,241 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,189 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,164 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 7,123 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,144 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elkins
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Elkins is:
87.1% White with 5,935 White residents.
2.7% African American with 187 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 456 Two Or More residents.
3.4% Hispanic with 233 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elkins | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.1% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elkins
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Elkins is 47.2% female with 3,214 female residents.
Elkins is 52.8% male with 3,596 male residents.
| Gender | Elkins | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elkins for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Elkins completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Elkins completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Elkins completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Elkins completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Elkins completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Elkins completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Elkins completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elkins completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Elkins completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elkins | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elkins, West Virginia
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8.3% of households in Elkins earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Elkins earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.9% of households in Elkins earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Elkins earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.4% of households in Elkins earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Elkins earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.6% of households in Elkins earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Elkins earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Elkins earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.1% of households in Elkins earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elkins | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.9% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
