City profile
Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · Population 53,733
Elkhart is a city in Elkhart County, IN with about 53,733 residents and a typical home value near $140,000. It is 60 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$139,500
Typical monthly housing
$853
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Cold wave, Hail
Nearest major airport
85 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 66% Republican
Community
Population
53,733
Black population
12.5%
County
Elkhart County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 53,733 residents
- Typical home value about $140,000
- 60 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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