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Elkin, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Elkin, NC (Surry County) — Census median home value $187,200, county listing prices up about 1.0% over the past year. Market data for Elkin houses and the broader area.
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Elkin, NC is in Surry County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Elkin and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,025, with a median household income of $60,434. Census data puts Elkin houses at a median value of $187,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Surry County's current median listing price runs $302,600, up about 1.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Elkin housing market
Elkin is in Surry County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Elkin and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$187,200
Population (Census ACS)
4,025
Median household income
$60,434
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Elkin market snapshot
Population
4,025
County
Surry County
Median Household Income
$60,434
Median Home Value (city)
$187,200
Median Listing Price (Surry County)
$302,600
Median Gross Rent
$765/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elkin's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $187,200. Separately, Surry County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $302,600. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Surry County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Elkin has an estimated population of 4,025 and a median household income of $60,434, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Elkin's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Surry County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Elkin.
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Nearby communities include Dobson, White Plains, Lowgap, Toast, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, Flat Rock.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Jonesville (~2.1 mi), Boonville (~7.9 mi), Yadkinville (~13.9 mi), Smithtown (~15.5 mi), East Bend (~19.1 mi), Sparta (~22.6 mi), Pinnacle (~24.0 mi), Lewisville (~26.0 mi), King (~27.3 mi), Tobaccoville (~27.3 mi), Bethania (~29.1 mi), Clemmons (~30.2 mi), Rural Hall (~30.8 mi), Germanton (~33.9 mi), Winston-Salem (~34.5 mi), Danbury (~36.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Elkin data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,025
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$187,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$60,434
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$765
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.64%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$302,600
Census place type
town
County
Surry County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.81 sq mi
Census GEOID
3720620
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Elkin
Schools
Surry County Schools — 20 schools, 7,340 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Surry addresses may be served by Surry County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Elkin FAQ
What are houses worth in Elkin, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Elkin at $187,200. Surry County's current median listing price runs $302,600, up about 1.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Elkin, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Elkin, Census ACS data shows a median value of $187,200. Active listing prices in Surry County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Elkin, NC?
Elkin houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Surry County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Elkin, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elkin's population at approximately 4,025.
What's the median rent in Elkin, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elkin at approximately $765 per month.
What is the median household income in Elkin, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elkin at approximately $60,434.
Is the Elkin housing market growing?
Surry County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Elkin, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Elkin's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Elkin, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Surry County Schools for many Elkin addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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