Living in Elkhart (Indiana)
Elkhart (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 52,348 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 13%, #1,192 of 9,771), movers on a budget (top 16%, #1,848 of 12,111), first-time home buyers (top 19%, #1,471 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Elkhart (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The St. Joseph runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 23:17; in late June it sets around 3:22.
How Elkhart (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 38 | #8,900 of 11,898 | #173 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,192 of 9,771 | #59 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,346 of 8,006 | #118 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,291 of 6,237 | #87 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #6,818 of 9,474 | #89 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,863 of 9,474 | #95 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #7,705 of 10,762 | #109 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | 31 | #4,085 of 4,537 | #39 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 33 | #4,045 of 4,444 | #39 of 53 | Map |
| DINKS | 28 | #2,938 of 3,053 | #28 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,852 of 7,271 | #64 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | 54 | #5,170 of 6,227 | #62 of 82 | Map |
| Car-free household | 40 | #3,266 of 3,933 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #1,471 of 8,006 | #60 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,848 of 12,111 | #99 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 27 | #3,584 of 4,114 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 36 | #5,400 of 7,271 | #69 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 42 | #7,663 of 9,474 | #118 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #10,594 of 18,063 | #275 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #13,196 of 16,523 | #205 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #8,808 of 18,063 | #307 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #9,227 of 16,523 | #121 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #6,226 of 21,167 | #55 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #8,015 of 12,111 | #169 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #7,237 of 12,111 | #86 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #3,064 of 4,750 | #22 of 60 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dunlap (Indiana) 7 km
- Granger (Indiana) 14 km
- Mishawaka 15 km
- Goshen (Indiana) 16 km
- Notre Dame 22 km
- South Bend (Indiana) 23 km
- Nappanee 27 km
- Niles (Michigan) 28 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.