Elkhart County, IN home prices

Elkhart County, IN: the typical home is worth $265,740 as of 2026-05, up +5.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $162/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1976: $35,059 → 2026: $265,740 (7.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $265,740, homes in Elkhart County sit 14% above the Indiana median ($234,016) and 14% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #26 of 92 Indiana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 36 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,312/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,211/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Saint Joseph County, IN ($231,453) · Lagrange County, IN ($346,423) · Cass County, MI ($270,399) · Kosciusko County, IN ($289,019) · Noble County, IN ($253,678) · Saint Joseph County, MI ($219,022)