Apartments for rent in Elkins, AR

Elkins, Arkansas is a small town with a population of slightly more than 3,000. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while retirees account for a smaller percentage of the town. With an average age of just under 33, the town's population is notably younger than most cities in Arkansas, ranking as the ninth-youngest municipality in the state. Renters tend to be in the minority in Elkins, and 78% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Elkins is $234 a month more than the state average.

Elkins has an average commute time of about 30 minutes, slower than the Arkansas average of about 22 minutes. Driving is the typical way to get to work, opted for by 42% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used. Few residents walk to work.

There are three primary industries in Elkins: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 22% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Elkins workers earn an average annual income of just under $77,000, more than their peers elsewhere in Arkansas. However, the town's average income is fairly on par with the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Elkins has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%). Additionally, 14% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.