In Elk, Pennsylvania, the median home price is $140,550, compared with the Pennsylvania median of $303,573; median household income is $66,380; the population is 30,506; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 85.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Elk at a glance
Population
30,506
Median Household Income
$66,380
Typical Home Value
$140,550
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
85.0
Avg Commute Time
18.3
About Elk
Elk has a population of 30,506. The median home value is $140,550, 54% below the Pennsylvania median. Median household income is $66,380 (15% below the Pennsylvania median). The most populated towns are St. Marys, Ridgway, and Fox.
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
12 towns, by population.
County rankings in Pennsylvania
Every county in Pennsylvania, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Pennsylvania
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Pennsylvania
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Pennsylvania
- 10Best school ratingsPennsylvania School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Pennsylvania
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Pennsylvania
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Pennsylvania
Elk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Elk?
- Elk has a population of 30,506 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Elk?
- The median home value in Elk is $140,550. 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 $66,380 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Elk in?
- Elk is in Pennsylvania.
- How many towns are in Elk?
- Elk contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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