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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.