2023 · Elon, North Carolina · Wikimedia Commons
Elon’s story
Elon in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
Explore the history →ElonNC
A town of 11,032. Nearly 3.4% of it is conserved land.
Population
11,032
+20.4% since 2010
Typical home
$348K
+1.1% in a year
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
21.2
years
Jobs based here
3,763
Balanced
What makes Elon stand out
The 3 things Elon does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#27 most walkable in NC
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
3.4% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Elon
Health
Healthier than 86%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 18 measures, worse on 4.
100 U.S. towns● Elon
Safety
Safer than 88%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Elon has grown 20.4% since 2010
9,419 people in 2010; 11,032 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Elon’s report card
Outdoors0 miof trails · 3.4% conservedCommute19 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthAHealthier than 86% of U.S. townsSafetyALess crime than 88% of U.S. townsSchoolsCBeats 32% of NC districtsClimate89°/30°Summer high · winter low · 2″ snowHazards43/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damageHousing$348K4% above the NC typical home
Now in Elon
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Clear
H 81° · L 57°
Local news
All →- Gov. Josh Stein appoints Carrie Vickery L’09 as N.C. Superior Court judgeElon University · Sep 23
- Child killed in golf cart incident in Alamance County, man charged: Deputieswxii12.com · Sep 18
- Campbell opens CAA play at Elongocamels.com · Sep 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elon. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
3.4% of Elon is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
3.4%conserved
3.4%
conserved · 93 of 2,757 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#135
most conserved land in NC
#27
most walkable in NC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Beth Schmidt Park | 0.1 mi | 19 |
| 2. Lawrence Slade Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Elon
Most working residents leave Elon for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Burlington (22%), Greensboro (11%) and Durham (10%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Elon7%
Burlington22%
Greensboro11%
Durham10%
Raleigh5%
19 mi
median commute distance
3,763
jobs based in Elon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Elon beats the North Carolina average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
18 better10 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Elon | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 6.6% | 12% |
| Fewer smokers | 7.9% | 13.5% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 20.1% | 16.5% |
Alamance Regional Medical Center
2.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
88th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 88% of U.S. towns
Elon reports less crime per resident than 88% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
ASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Elon0.5
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Elon5.2
North Carolina18.1
U.S.15.5
88th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
96th
percentile among NC towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
59
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Elon’s public schools outperform 32% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Elon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 68% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Elementary | K–5 | 689 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Elon has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–52°
Spring46–70°
Summer66–87°
Fall48–71°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
8
paid flood claims since 2003
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Elon home is worth about $348K
The typical Elon home is worth about $348,000, up 1.1% in a year, close to the North Carolina typical home.
$348KZillow home value
Typical home value
Elon$348K
North Carolina$335K
Market temperature
117
days on market
98.8%
sale-to-list price
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
College town
48% of Elon is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
2 places in Elon on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Elon
Town in North Carolina, United States
Elon () is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington metropolitan statistical area. The population as of the 2020 census was 11,324. The town of Elon is home to Elon University.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 11,336
- Area
- 3.9 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 27244
Elon’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Elon.
BurlingtonGlen RavenGibsonvilleElon
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