Elkhart, Indiana
Among the top 13% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 66% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 17% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Elkhart is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 54,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, monthly owner costs, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteelkhartindiana.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.6 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 62% of US places
Home Value$119k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$896better than 52% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$984better than 83% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax5.20%better than 43% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.88%better than 49% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.2 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.9 inbetter than 25% of US places
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 60% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.2better than 75% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality52.3better than 40% of US places
Violent Crime2595/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2990/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Community
Population53,78598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.520th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5084th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9134th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)57.0%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.0%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)26.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance85 mibetter than 45% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.4%better than 51% of US places
Amenities Nearby17.85better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elkhart an affordable place to live?
- Elkhart is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 62% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Elkhart?
- The median home value in Elkhart is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Elkhart?
- Median household income in Elkhart is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Elkhart?
- Median gross rent in Elkhart is $896 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Elkhart safe?
- Elkhart is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2595/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2990/100k.
- What is the weather like in Elkhart?
- Elkhart averages 72°F in July and 25°F in January, with 40.2 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Elkhart?
- Public-school quality in Elkhart is about average, scoring better than 40% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Elkhart?
- The average one-way commute in Elkhart is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)