At a Glance
Median Income
$65,071
$24,401 per capita
Home Value
$118,200
Zillow: $272,117
Median Rent
$683/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.6% 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $65,071 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,401. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,672 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkhart is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,117. Median rent is $683/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
9.6% of adults in Elkhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhart has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,585
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,071
Per Capita$24,401
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,200
Rent$683
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$272,117
Housing Units488
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation393 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkhart was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.