Elkton, TN

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Population
531
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
657 ft
Median Home Value
$202,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$950/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,944
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Elkton

Elkton is a quiet riverside community in southern Giles County, home to around 550 people. Most of the town sits along the north bank of the Elk River, just a few miles north of the Alabama state line. It offers a relaxed country lifestyle with great regional access: U.S. Route 31 runs directly to Pulaski and Ardmore, while nearby Interstate 65 makes commuting south toward Huntsville or north toward Columbia very manageable.

The Elk River has always shaped daily life in town, evolving from an early pioneer trade route into a scenic backdrop for fishing, kayaking, and relaxing on the water. Today, Elkton is a tight-knit place surrounded by rolling farmland and open green spaces. If you are looking to relocate to a peaceful rural setting with friendly neighbors and an easy drive to larger job centers, Elkton is well worth considering.

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