In Elk, Kansas, the median home price is $97,418; median household income is $64,609; the population is 2,453; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 399.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 33.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Elk at a glance
Population
2,453
Median Household Income
$64,609
Typical Home Value
$97,418
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
399.4
Avg Commute Time
33.7
About Elk
Elk has a population of 2,453. The median home value is $97,418, 63% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $64,609 (13% below the Kansas median). The most populated towns are Howard, Wildcat, and Longton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Elk
10 towns, by population.
Elk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Elk?
- Elk has a population of 2,453 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Elk?
- The median home value in Elk is $97,418. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Elk?
- Median household income in Elk is $64,609 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Elk in?
- Elk is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Elk?
- Elk contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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