There are 19 independent living communities serving Elkin, North Carolina. This includes 2 communities in Elkin and 17 nearby. The average cost per day for independent living in North Carolina is around $54, with costs ranging between $20 and $145 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,617, with costs ranging from about $605 up to $4,342. The average yearly cost is $19,404, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Elkin, NC typically range from around $550 per month up to $2,525 per month, with a median cost of approximately $1,932 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $23,183.
Elkin is a small city in Surry County within North Carolina. The encompassing statistical area contains 2,068,612 residents, but there are 10,472 residing within the city itself. Approximately 32% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Elkin is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000. The median household income is $33,000 versus the average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.77% and the median home price is $156,000, which is somewhat lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Elkin has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and temperate summers. The area receives very large amounts of rain annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Elkin has exceptional air quality ratings, better than average water quality ratings, and a lower than average rate of crime.