The Town FilesElkton, Maryland
Town in Cecil County · population 15,807 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $293,400
- Household income
- $58,640
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.4
Elkton is a town of 15,807 people in Cecil County, Maryland. The median home is worth $293,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 80% of Maryland towns.
How Elkton ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elkton is worth $293,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $58,640, which is more affordable than 15% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,382 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elkton | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,382 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $58,640 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elkton
| People | Elkton | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Elkton
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elkton since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 24, 1985.
Severe weather in Cecil County since 1996
Cecil County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Cecil County
Cecil County had 36,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,481 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Elkton itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Elkton
11 public schools with 4,857 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton High | 9-12 | 1,105 | 15.6 |
| Elkton Middle | 6-8 | 522 | 11.1 |
| Thomson Estates Elementary | PK-5 | 475 | 14.0 |
| Gilpin Manor Elementary | PK-5 | 450 | 14.1 |
| Holly Hall Elementary | PK-5 | 446 | 13.5 |
| Cecil Manor Elementary | PK-5 | 437 | 12.9 |
| Elk Neck Elementary | PK-5 | 436 | 16.1 |
| Cherry Hill Middle | 6-8 | 398 | 11.7 |
| Leeds Elementary | PK-5 | 321 | 16.1 |
| Kenmore Elementary | PK-5 | 267 | 13.4 |
| Cecil County School of Technology | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Elkton
- Glasgow, DE4.0 mi · 15,288 people · home $373,900
- Newark, DE6.0 mi · 30,601 people · home $382,500
- North East, MD6.4 mi · 4,085 people · home $292,300
- Brookside, DE7.4 mi · 14,974 people · home $279,700
- Bear, DE7.6 mi · 23,060 people · home $304,800
- London Britain, PA10.2 mi · 3,179 people · home $554,600
- Franklin, PA10.7 mi · 4,433 people · home $489,100
- Pike Creek Valley, DE10.8 mi · 11,692 people · home $340,300
Elkton questions
Is Elkton, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elkton scores better for retirees than 15% of Maryland towns and quieter than 40%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Elkton?
The median owner-occupied home in Elkton is valued at $293,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,640, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,382 a month.
What is the weather like in Elkton?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.8 inches of snow.
Does Elkton get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elkton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)