Elon University

Elon, NC

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Elon University - Elon, NC Area Guide

A historic institution widely recognized as one of the finest universities in the South

Private Historic Suburban Liberal Arts Phoenix Selective

Elon University has earned a reputation of excellence since its founding in 1889, and continues to serves as one of the most prestigious institutions in the nation. Positioned about halfway between Winston-Salem and Raleigh/Durham, Elon University is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the South—in fact, US News & World Report has ranked Elon as the number one regional university in the South, as well as the top college for veterans, the most innovative school, and the best undergraduate teaching for the region as well. Located in the town of Elon in the west Burlington suburbs, the university community enjoys a small-town environment that is highly conducive to scholarly pursuits. Adjacent to the main campus, a popular cluster of bars and restaurants near the corner of Williamson Ave and Lebanon Ave is the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat between classes or a drink after hours. With residential neighborhoods all around, there are many apartments, condos, and houses nearby offering easy walking access to campus.

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Schools

Altamahaw Ossipee Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

580 Students

Elon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

666 Students

Western Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

822 Students

Western Alamance High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,036 Students

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.