Apartments for rent in Elkton, MD

The small city of Elkton, Maryland is home to approximately 16,000 people. The city's population, with an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in Maryland. By a slim 53%-47% margin, homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Elkton. With a relatively low average rent of $1,072 a month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Maryland. Each month, renters in Elkton will pay around $275 less compared to the state average.

Elkton has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (23%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 14% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Elkton: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 13% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. With an average annual income of around $71,000, Elkton workers earn less than the average Maryland resident. However, the city's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.

Elkton residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes, shorter than the Maryland average of about 36 minutes. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 35% of residents, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.