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Elkins, West Virginia · ZIP 26241

Elkins — ZIP 26241

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Elkins (26241) scores 71/100 — Good for West Virginia. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $172K.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share54%
Property crime share46%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$172K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$172K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

370

Violent Crime

124

Property Crime

246

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Randolph County, West Virginia (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Midland Elementary SchoolPK–05164
67%
62%
Elkins Third Ward Elementary SchoolPK–05318
42%
32%
Jennings Randolph Elementary SchoolPK–05212
37%
37%
North Elementary SchoolPK–05201
32%
47%
Elkins Middle School06–08615
20%
32%
Elkins High School09–12747
17%
52%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

14,221

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

45.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 26241 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 26241 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 26241 is approximately $172K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 26241 in Elkins has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.