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Elkins, West Virginia

city · Randolph County

At a glance

6,811
Population
$152,700
Median home value
50% below U.S. median
$903/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$44,217
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
11.5 min
Average commute
87.2%
Homes with broadband
6.5%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates88.7%
College graduates31.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Randolph County Development Authority
Randolph County Development Authority is a development authority for Randolph County, West Virginia. The page provides contact information, address, and social media links.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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