At a Glance
Median Income
$98,750
$41,335 per capita
Home Value
$123,200
Zillow: $152,422
Median Rent
$768/mo
11.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.4% smoking rate
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkhart residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,335. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkhart is $123,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,422. Median rent is $768/month, with 11.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
26.6% of adults in Elkhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhart has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population442
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$41,335
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,200
Rent$768
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$152,422
Housing Units231
Rent Burden11.9%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation681 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Elkhart was founded in 1855.
The median home in Elkhart was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.