Housing by town in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County, Pennsylvania has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $719 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $591 in 2015–2019 (+21.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Highland Township (Elk County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,013) and Ridgway Township the lowest ($578).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $719 (±$66)
- Households that rent
- 20.5%
- Median household income
- $66,380
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Elk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benezette Township | — | 6.7% | $47,917 | $182,700 | $1,383 |
| Fox Township (Elk County) | $728 | 19.5% | $74,934 | $170,800 | $1,776 |
| Highland Township (Elk County) | $1,013 | 17.2% | $65,188 | $75,000 | $1,516 |
| Horton Township | $641 | 14.2% | $54,000 | $132,900 | $1,343 |
| Jay Township | $675 | 13.0% | $67,036 | $90,500 | $1,438 |
| Johnsonburg | $578 | 29.6% | $61,484 | $62,200 | $1,481 |
| Jones Township | $648 | 7.1% | $67,500 | $132,600 | $1,426 |
| Millstone Township | — | 11.1% | $55,625 | $228,600 | $1,375 |
| Ridgway | $744 | 28.3% | $52,863 | $94,900 | $1,371 |
| Ridgway Township | $578 | 9.3% | $76,691 | $170,400 | $1,459 |
| Spring Creek Township (Elk County) | — | 4.3% | $55,781 | $101,700 | $929 |
| St. Marys | $762 | 22.4% | $67,167 | $149,000 | $1,935 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,650 | $31,050 | $49,650 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,450 | $56,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,300 | $70,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,850 | $76,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,500 | $93,600 |
How the places in Elk County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Elk County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | 76 | 215 | 711 | 30,247 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 46 | 154 | 211 | 707 | 29,830 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Elk County recorded 46 violent and 211 property crimes, 154 and 707 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Elk County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys City Police Department | 12,273 | 29 | 100 |
| State Police: Elk County | 11,353 | 13 | 46 |
| Ridgway Police Department | 3,906 | 3 | 45 |
| Johnsonburg Police Department | 2,298 | 1 | 20 |
ZIP codes in Elk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15857 | 12,736 | $762 | $150,100 | $67,662 | 22.1% |
| 15853 | 6,420 | $708 | $109,400 | $59,344 | 21.3% |
| 15846 | 3,408 | $713 | $165,700 | $70,662 | 18.9% |
| 15845 | 3,121 | $581 | $79,200 | $68,347 | 23.6% |
| 15868 | 1,435 | $690 | $112,200 | $70,395 | 16.1% |
| 15823 | 1,266 | $705 | $146,100 | $51,125 | 17.5% |
| 15870 | 1,109 | $767 | $126,800 | $63,750 | 7.2% |
| 15827 | 301 | — | $73,800 | $83,125 | 0.0% |
| 15841 | 226 | — | $54,500 | $31,071 | 14.9% |
| 16734 | 174 | $1,000 | $55,800 | $65,789 | 28.4% |
| 15821 | 74 | — | $170,300 | $55,313 | 4.3% |
| 15831 | 58 | — | — | — | 70.0% |
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Questions about Elk County
What is the crime rate in Elk County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Elk County recorded 154 violent and 707 property crimes per 100,000 residents (46 violent and 211 property crimes in all).
Which place in Elk County has the highest rent?
Highland Township (Elk County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,013 (±$136) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Elk County has the lowest rent?
Ridgway Township has the lowest median gross rent, $578 (±$115) a month.
What is the median rent in Elk County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Elk County is $719 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Elk County, PA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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