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Elkin, NC

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Yadkin Valley’s haven for outdoor fun

Great Schools Outdoors Peaceful Family-Friendly Wineries

Resting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Yadkin River, Elkin is a rural town that celebrates outdoor adventure. The cozy community is part of the Yadkin Valley region, known for its relaxing lifestyle and variety of vineyards. This rural town is a great destination for fishing, hiking trails, mountain biking, kayaking, and fishing with five parks within its borders. Elkin is located between two state parks, Stone Mountain and Pilot Mountain, giving access to more options for rustic recreation. The town is also near the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of nation’s most scenic byways.

Food truck festivals, 5K marathons, concerts, and wine and beer festivals are held in Elkin every year. Go to the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, a family-friendly event featuring food, music, vendors, and dozens of local wineries. Elkin also has a lively arts and music scene. Multiple music festivals are held throughout the year while the Foothills Arts Council hosts community plays, gallery shows, poetry slams, music lessons, and art lessons. Head over to the Reeves Theater to catch live weekly music or sew a project at Yadkin Valley quilts.

The town is a popular destination because of its low cost of living and high-performing schools. Elkin was ranked 5th in the state for excellent schools by the State Board of Education in 2019. The town’s school system was the first in the country to integrate the STEAM curriculum in grades K-12.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Elkin, NC is $437 for one bedroom, $545 for two bedrooms, and $803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elkin has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$437/month
664 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Elkin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

578 Students

6
out of 10

C B Eller Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

282 Students

3
out of 10

Elkin Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

188 Students

7
out of 10

Elkin High

Public

Grades 9-12

399 Students

7
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.