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Elon Community

Original Content by Carl Johnson

Located just five minutes from Burlington, NC and in the Piedmont Triad Region of Alamance County you will find the picturesque town of Elon. What started as a community built around the local train depot has become a growing and modern town with a great university and main street to support it. 

The Town of Elon | HOME PAGE

According to the Town of Elon’s community website, Elon has a population of just over 12,000 including students and residents. The town likes to get the most of the great North Carolina outdoors including two popular parks and a local dog park. 

Beth Schmidt Park which has the town's largest playground, a pond multiple gazebos, picnic pavilions and shelters, a one mile walking and jogging trail, and a Storywalk trail with fun interactive stations throughout. Beth Schmidt Park also is the location of the Heritage Place Community Center which is a popular indoor/outdoor rental facility. If you are looking for another special place to rent out and host a fun event out, check out the Loy Homestead Garden also within the Beth Schmidt Park area. 

Right by Downtown Elon you can find Lawrence Slade Park. This park includes walking trails, basketball court, picnic shelter areas, a playground, and even a bocce ball court. 

The Park and Recreation Department of Elon hosts many events and programs all year long at these popular parks including Pond Exploration Days, Summer Movies on the Lawn, Hometown Christmas Celebration, Book Clubs, Art in the Park, Storytimes and so much more. CLICK HERE to see their latest program schedule. 

A popular and well known attraction to the Town of Elon is Elon University. “Elon University is the nationally recognized leader in engaged, experiential learning that prepares graduates to be creative, resilient, ambitious and ethical citizens of our global culture. With an intentional focus on outstanding teaching and hands-on learning, an Elon education involves mentors and peers who connect the dots between knowledge and the impact it can make. This distinct approach to teaching and learning is why U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Elon No. 1 in the nation for undergraduate teaching” (https://www.elon.edu/). 

Elon University | HOME PAGE

Elon University Campus| HOME PAGE

Not to be outdone by the Triangle Area’s major universities, Elon stands out by showing off its beautiful welcoming campus nearly 700 acres in size, great student housing on and off campus, and high academic standards. Elon “is one of only seven private universities in the nation with accredited schools of law, business, communications and education” (Accreditations & Affiliations | About Elon | Elon University). 

Elon University and the Town of Elon thrive off of each other. The University brings in over 7,000 jobs to the area and generates nearly $700 million in annual economic impact for the town and state (https://www.elon.edu/u/about/elon-at-a-glance/elons-economic-impact/). 

Due to the growth of the University along with the efforts of the local Elon residents, the Town of Elon has prospered. You can find a lively downtown that supports many small businesses and take part in the event hosted by the town throughout the year.  Some popular Elon business area:

Pandora’s Pies - Pizza
Pandora's Pies
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The Root Trackside - Scratch Kitchen
The Root Trackside

Simply Thai -  Authentic Thai & Sushi
Simply Thai - Thai Cuisine in Elon and Jamestown, North Carolina

The Oak House 
Pup, Coffee, Restaurant

TANGENT - Scratch Kitchen & Bar
TANGENT Eat + Bar – casual atmosphere + food + drink / Elon, NC

TANGENT Scratch Kitchen | HOME PAGE

Elon Farmer’s Market - Open on Thursday
All the local favorites in one spot!
https://eloncommunitychurch.org/


If you are looking for a small town feel with growth, positive energy, and neighborhood pride look no further than Elon. Whether you work locally or for the University, Elon is only 40 mins to Durham, 10 mins to Burlington, and 30 mins to the Piedmont Triad International Airport making a commute to all nearby towns quick and easy. The Town of Elon is also a great place to live due to its fantastic safety rating. Elon’s crime rate is nearly 70% lower than the national average (Elon, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map) making it one of the safest places to live.


CLICK HERE to read about Elon’s next door neighbor of Burlington NC and see where you can picture yourself living in your next home.