At a Glance
Median Income
$81,771
$37,506 per capita
Home Value
$241,700
Zillow: $314,122
Violent Crime
109/100K
1,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Elkhart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkhart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkhart a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkhart residents earn a median household income of $81,771 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,506. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkhart is $241,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,122. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Elkhart reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,284/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Elkhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhart has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,771
Per Capita$37,506
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,700
Rent
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$314,122
Housing Units262
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property1,284/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation973 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Elkhart was founded in 1853.
The median home in Elkhart was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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