Elkton
Elkton
About the neighborhood
Elkton, South Dakota, offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere with tranquil streets and a slower pace of life. Residents have convenient access to both primary and secondary schools throughout the city, making educational opportunities nearby. Grocery shopping is easy to accomplish, as many stores are within a short distance, and there are several restaurants providing local dining options. The city’s housing primarily consists of spacious single detached homes, along with some duplexes, many built around 1970, offering plenty of room for varied living needs. Automobile transportation is practical, with straightforward parking available in most areas throughout Elkton.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Elkton is very car friendly. Accessing a parking spot is easy. Even though there are not many hills to confront cyclists, it is challenging to commute by bike in Elkton because Elkton is home to rather poor cycling infrastructure. It is also inconvenient for pedestrians to navigate this city as very few common errands can be run without a car.
Services
Residents will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from most, if not all, houses for sale in this city. When it comes to eating, it is especially convenient to get to the closest grocery store without needing a car in Elkton. A small variety of restaurants is available in this city as well.
Character
Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Elkton. Elkton is excellent for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.
Car friendly8.4
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.2
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.2
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping0.2
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $26,626
- Median Household Income
- $68,553
Housing Type
- 84.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 8.7% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 3.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 84.1%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 8.7%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 3.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 3.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 27.0%
- 0 to 4
- 14.0%
- 5 to 9
- 14.8%
- 10 to 14
- 8.9%
- 15 to 19
- 5.1%
- 20 to 24
- 4.2%
- 25 to 29
- 7.2%
- 30 to 34
- 6.1%
- 35 to 39
- 5.5%
- 40 to 44
- 3.9%
- 45 to 49
- 2.2%
- 50 to 54
- 6.9%
- 55 to 59
- 6.2%
- 60 to 64
- 7.6%
- 65 to 69
- 2.4%
- 70 to 74
- 3.3%
- 75 to 79
- 0.8%
- 80 to 84
- 0.6%
- 85 and over
- 0.1%
Education Level
- 10.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 10.4%
- High School
- 35.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10.9%
- Master's degree
- 11.5%
- Professional degree
- 2.1%
- PhD
- 1.0%
Commute Mode
- 1.7% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 86.7% DRIVE
- 2.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.7%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 86.7%
- Other
- 2.7%
- None
- 9.0%
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