Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$744 tract average vs. $945 citywide (-21%)
A 21% discount to the citywide median is a material local contrast. Read the individual tract values before treating that gap as typical across the city.
Elkins, WV › Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Elkins
Among 7 census tracts, Tract 9663 leads at $67,917 median income - about 2× Tract 9665 at $38,432.
7 census tracts · West Virginia · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$53,796
median household
Income Range
$38,432 – $67,917
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$744/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
7
in Elkins
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$53,796 tract average vs. $47,746 citywide (+13%)
The tract average runs 13% above the citywide median, a modest separation worth checking against the individual rows before drawing a local conclusion.
Comparison 3
Home value
$137,271 tract average vs. $130,500 citywide (+5%)
The tract average runs 5% above the citywide median, a modest separation worth checking against the individual rows before drawing a local conclusion.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 7 of 7 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9663 highest at $67,917 ; Tract 9665 lowest at $38,432.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9664 Randolph Co. | 6,231 | View › |
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Tract 9665 Randolph Co. | 4,079 | View › |
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Tract 9659 Randolph Co. | 3,916 | View › |
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Tract 9660 Randolph Co. | 3,695 | View › |
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Tract 9661 Randolph Co. | 3,674 | View › |
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Tract 9662 Randolph Co. | 3,573 | View › |
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Tract 9663 Randolph Co. | 2,614 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026