Elon, NC

Living in Elon

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 76
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 38
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Schools 33
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Residents

12k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
22  y Median Age
54% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
54% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years52%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black7%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate16%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone18%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked9%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$254k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$171 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
LP gas1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elon

United States45
North Carolina20
Burlington Metro Area22
Alamance County22

Property Crime in Elon

United States48
North Carolina30
Burlington Metro Area26
Alamance County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 2
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 41 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elon

Inland Flooding36
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elon, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elon, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Elon, NC

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Elon University
0 miles, NE
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Bennett College
15 miles, W
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Greensboro College
16 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elon, NC

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Chatham Hospital Inc
27 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Elon, NC

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