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Elkins, West Virginia

Introduction to Elkins, West Virginia

Elkins, West Virginia, in Randolph county, is located 104 miles E of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and is 105 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 7,032.

Elkins History

In 1890, the present day Elkins was developed by Senator Stephen B. Elkins and Senator Henry Gassaway Davis. In fact, it was also named after Stephen Benton Elkins. It became the county seat of Randolph County in 1899. The West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railway first entered the area in the late 1890s. Elkins experienced the passenger train service in 1905 when the railroad was merged into the Western Maryland Railway.

Elkins and nearby Attractions

  • Tygart Valley Mall Shopping Center
  • Monongahela National Forest
  • Halliehurst
  • Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
  • Barbour County Historical Society Museum
  • Blackwater Falls State Park

Things To Do In Elkins

Elkins is home to Monongahela National Forest that offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. History buffs should visit the Halliehurst and Barbour County Historical Society Museum. The Tygart Valley Mall Shopping Center is the local shopping destination. The Blackwater Falls State Park, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, and Audra State Park are nearby. Local celebrations include Augusta Heritage Festival, Pickin' in the Park, Mountain State Forest Festival, and Randolph County International Ramp Cookoff and Festival.

Elkins Transportation

Harrison/ Marion Regional Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

Elkins Higher Education

Davis and Elkins College is the local higher education institution. Fairmont State College, James Madison University, and West Virginia University also provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Elkins strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyElkins Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Elkins Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Elkins Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Elkins College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Elkins, WV

Comparing Elkins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens84
Age of the Population83
Female Share of the Population62
Male Share of the Population59
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men38
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty26
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone107
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime21

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