Elkhart, IN

Living in Elkhart

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 33
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 52
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Schools 29
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Residents

52k Population +420 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black15%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$5.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation40%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office18%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$5k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$666 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elkhart

United States45
Indiana52
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area31
Elkhart County31

Property Crime in Elkhart

United States48
Indiana47
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area21
Elkhart County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 15
Feb 27 2 11
Mar 37 2 6
Apr 49 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 3
Dec 28 3 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elkhart

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elkhart, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elkhart, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Elkhart, IN

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Goshen College
11 miles, SE
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Bethel University
12 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Elkhart, IN

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Airports

Airports near Elkhart, IN

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