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Elkhart, Indiana · ZIP 46517

Elkhart — ZIP 46517

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Elkhart (46517) scores 77/100 — Good for Elkhart. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $247K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share33%
Property crime share67%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$247K
Median rent$988/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$247K

Median Rent

$988/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,904

Violent Crime

321

Property Crime

1,583

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Elkhart County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Jimtown Intermediate School03–06580
64%
56%
Jimtown Junior High School07–08305
51%
41%
Jimtown High School09–12546
37%
52%
Monger Elementary SchoolPK–06394
37%
30%
Concord South Side Elementary SchKG–04394
32%
17%
Concord Intermediate School05–06756
29%
30%
Concord West Side Elem SchoolKG–04504
27%
17%
Concord Junior High School07–08855
25%
45%
Concord Community High School09–121,727
21%
39%
Pierre Moran Middle School07–08396
14%
23%
Jimtown Elementary SchoolKG–02418Not reportedNot reported
Hawthorne Early Learning CenterPK–PK156Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,438

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46517 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46517 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46517 is approximately $247K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46517 in Elkhart has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.