In Elkhart, Indiana, the median home price is $268,586, compared with the Indiana median of $259,714; median household income is $68,561; the population is 207,132; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 377.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Elkhart at a glance
Population
207,132
Median Household Income
$68,561
Typical Home Value
$268,586
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
377.8
Avg Commute Time
20.0
About Elkhart
Elkhart has a population of 207,132. The median home value is $268,586, 3% above the Indiana median. Median household income is $68,561 (5% below the Indiana median). The most populated towns are Concord, Elkhart, and Osolo.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Elkhart
16 towns, by population.
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Elkhart at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Elkhart?
- Elkhart has a population of 207,132 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Elkhart?
- The median home value in Elkhart is $268,586. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Elkhart?
- Median household income in Elkhart is $68,561 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Elkhart in?
- Elkhart is in Indiana.
- How many towns are in Elkhart?
- Elkhart contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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