Elkhart County, Indiana Housing Market
In Elkhart County, Indiana, the median home value is $210,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,047. This places Elkhart County at #1299 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 within Indiana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,282
- Establishments: 5,314
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 325
- Multi-family: 452
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 83,277 (avg $83,713)
- Outflow: 80,803 (avg $84,334)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Elkhart County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46543 | 242.8 | +10.28% | 2025 |
| 2 | 46565 | 268.4 | +1.88% | 2025 |
| 3 | 46567 | 269.5 | +10.07% | 2025 |
| 4 | 46573 | 263.3 | +5.97% | 2025 |
| 5 | 46550 | 232.1 | +3.98% | 2025 |
| 6 | 46553 | 232.3 | +16.98% | 2025 |
| 7 | 46514 | 228.5 | +6.26% | 2025 |
| 8 | 46516 | 224.3 | +4.76% | 2025 |
| 9 | 46561 | 241.1 | +3.82% | 2025 |
| 10 | 46528 | 234.1 | +10.21% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Elkhart County | Indiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,400 | $191,898 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,047 | $910 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.6% | 76.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.7 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Elkhart County is 9.6% above the Indiana state average and 7.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,047/month is 15.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.7, the buy-vs-rent decision in Elkhart County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Elkhart County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.6%, compared to 76.3% in Indiana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craighead County | Arkansas | $210,400 | $958 |
| Carroll County | Arkansas | $210,400 | $856 |
| Marquette County | Wisconsin | $210,400 | $800 |
| Mercer County | Ohio | $210,600 | $804 |
| Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | $210,100 | $825 |
Other Counties in Indiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | $212,400 | $987 | 72.5% |
| Ohio County | $213,100 | $898 | 81.3% |
| Allen County | $214,900 | $1,021 | 68.9% |
| Marshall County | $204,900 | $938 | 76.4% |
| Kosciusko County | $216,000 | $1,043 | 77.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).