Housing by town in Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County, Indiana has 26 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,047 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $810 in 2015–2019 (+29.3%; Up after inflation).
Baugo Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,476) and Union Township (Elkhart County) the lowest ($797).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,047 (±$29)
- Households that rent
- 28.4%
- Median household income
- $68,561
- Places
- 26
Cities, towns and townships in Elkhart County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baugo Township | $1,476 | 9.8% | $80,960 | $201,400 | $1,472 |
| Benton Township (Elkhart County) | $972 | 14.7% | $94,070 | $248,200 | $2,223 |
| Bristol | $1,099 | 20.1% | $77,188 | $229,500 | $1,792 |
| Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | $1,201 | 25.5% | $84,375 | $225,300 | $1,650 |
| Clinton Township (Elkhart County) | $981 | 12.1% | $92,235 | $336,000 | $2,813 |
| Concord Township (Elkhart County) | $977 | 37.2% | $55,206 | $155,400 | $1,303 |
| Dunlap | $1,271 | 4.2% | $87,039 | $222,200 | $2,008 |
| Elkhart | $998 | 46.8% | $51,028 | $139,500 | $1,198 |
| Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | $1,099 | 35.2% | $63,925 | $197,900 | $1,825 |
| Goshen | $1,093 | 38.5% | $59,184 | $184,900 | $1,782 |
| Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | $947 | 14.4% | $80,938 | $291,000 | $2,611 |
| Jackson Township (Elkhart County) | $1,045 | 8.9% | $89,542 | $275,600 | $2,181 |
| Jefferson Township (Elkhart County) | $1,241 | 9.3% | $112,136 | $308,600 | $2,412 |
| Locke Township | $856 | 21.7% | $87,734 | $249,200 | $1,799 |
| Middlebury | $1,203 | 26.6% | $75,236 | $243,700 | $2,199 |
| Middlebury Township | $1,185 | 14.8% | $88,854 | $308,500 | $2,751 |
| Millersburg | $1,082 | 33.1% | $65,833 | $186,400 | $1,359 |
| Nappanee | $856 | 36.6% | $68,892 | $238,600 | $1,765 |
| New Paris | $1,061 | 19.5% | $74,663 | $223,700 | $1,788 |
| Olive Township (Elkhart County) | $1,010 | 13.3% | $81,510 | $239,200 | $2,107 |
| Osolo Township | $1,083 | 30.8% | $61,379 | $207,200 | $1,583 |
| Simonton Lake | $1,108 | 20.0% | $75,673 | $266,800 | $1,726 |
| Union Township (Elkhart County) | $797 | 35.0% | $72,422 | $244,000 | $2,389 |
| Wakarusa | $955 | 14.8% | $74,464 | $207,200 | $1,492 |
| Washington Township (Elkhart County) | $1,099 | 19.2% | $71,000 | $239,300 | $1,846 |
| York Township (Elkhart County) | $1,117 | 16.0% | $79,191 | $299,300 | $2,723 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
How the places in Elkhart County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Elkhart County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 905 | 436 | 3,486 | 1,681 | 207,354 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 344 | 166 | 2,092 | 1,008 | 207,629 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 331 | 159 | 1,614 | 775 | 208,284 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Elkhart County recorded 331 violent and 1,614 property crimes, 159 and 775 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Elkhart County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart County Sheriff's Office | 111,501 | 143 | 634 |
| Elkhart Police Department | 53,640 | 118 | 236 |
| Goshen Police Department | 34,446 | 55 | 669 |
| Nappanee Police Department | 6,890 | 10 | 27 |
| Bristol Police Department | 1,807 | 5 | 48 |
ZIP codes in Elkhart County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46514 | 42,389 | $1,113 | $197,800 | $65,833 | 28.0% |
| 46526 | 33,668 | $1,133 | $204,200 | $67,461 | 31.2% |
| 46516 | 31,871 | $1,016 | $153,400 | $56,492 | 37.3% |
| 46528 | 26,248 | $1,051 | $247,600 | $81,529 | 19.7% |
| 46517 | 25,433 | $938 | $177,200 | $56,772 | 36.7% |
| 46540 | 12,993 | $1,148 | $313,700 | $96,615 | 15.3% |
| 46550 | 12,843 | $843 | $281,600 | $84,084 | 26.6% |
| 46507 | 9,991 | $1,094 | $245,400 | $82,683 | 13.6% |
| 46543 | 4,741 | $1,090 | $273,400 | $104,896 | 14.0% |
| 46573 | 3,936 | $955 | $241,100 | $85,750 | 8.4% |
| 46553 | 3,828 | $1,045 | $280,200 | $89,417 | 12.1% |
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Questions about Elkhart County
What is the crime rate in Elkhart County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Elkhart County recorded 159 violent and 775 property crimes per 100,000 residents (331 violent and 1,614 property crimes in all).
Which place in Elkhart County has the highest rent?
Baugo Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,476 (±$301) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Elkhart County has the lowest rent?
Union Township (Elkhart County) has the lowest median gross rent, $797 (±$147) a month.
What is the median rent in Elkhart County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Elkhart County is $1,047 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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