Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Elkton
Elkton, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,501
Population
15,258
Renter Mix
51% Rent
An ideal location on the Chesapeake Bay
Historic
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Walkable
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Location
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Mass Transit
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Perched on the north end of the Elk River and adjacent to Elk Neck State Forest, Elkton provides amazing natural beauty -- it is also located about halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, with just under an hour to each. In addition, it is about halfway between Washington, DC and New York City, with roughly two hours to each.
This ideal location has even more to offer with its charming and historic downtown shopping district, home to wide, brick-paved sidewalks; historic buildings filled with boutiques, restaurants, and cafes; period lighting; and colorful murals. Elkton was first settled in 1694 and played a role during the American Revolution, acting as a landing point for troops heading for Brandywine and later, Philadelphia.
It was much later when Elkton gained its claim to fame, however; when other northern states began passing strict marriage laws early in the 20th century, Maryland became a haven for those wanting to marry quickly and without restrictions. Since it was the first county seat south of the state line, Elkton became the place to be for engaged couples. During the 1920s and 1930s, Elkton became known as the "elopement capital of the East Coast."
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,505
Average: $72,721
Education
2,944
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,539
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Elkton, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Elkton, MD is $742 for a studio, $1,501 for one bedroom, $1,674 for two bedrooms, and $2,082 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elkton has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,501/month
737 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elkton, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
334 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
286 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
401 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
523 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,106 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Iron Hill Museum
- Milburn Orchards
- Cooch-Dayett Mills
- DuPont Environmental Education Center
- University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Top Apartments in Elkton
Houses for Rent in Elkton
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.