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Elon
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Elon is a charming small town in central North Carolina, best known for its picturesque university campus and tight-knit community. The city mixes academic energy with Southern hospitality, offering visitors scenic streets, community parks, and unique local eateries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
11,336
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.10°, -79.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,350
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
15.0°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1154 mm
Internet Speed
137 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
59 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
593.0
Airport
GSO
Distance
39 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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