At a Glance
Median Income
$47,885
$26,902 per capita
Home Value
$126,900
Zillow: $219,024
Median Rent
$981/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,258/100K
4,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.6%
19.1% 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
3.0 / 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 $47,885 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,902. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkhart is $126,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,024. Median rent is $981/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Elkhart reports 1,258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 231% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,445/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Elkhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhart has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population53,726
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,911/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,885
Per Capita$26,902
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,900
Rent$981
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$219,024
Housing Units24,622
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,258/100K
Property4,445/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault1,063/100K
Burglary1,197/100K
Health
Obesity47.6%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation751 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkhart was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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