 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Elkhart is situated along the St. Joseph and Elkhart Rivers. Visitors often explore the nearby Amish region. The city contains numerous major parks including the popular Island Park. The South Bend metropolitan region is close by. The city is known as the "RV capital of the world" which can be attributed to the numerous recreational vehicle manufactures that are located in Elkhart. The Robert Young Rail Yard is recognized as one of the biggest freight classification yards in the entire world.
The region was originally inhabited by the Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa Indians. In 1827, Jesse Rush and Andrew Naffsinger created settlements along the St. Joseph River. Dr. Havilah Beardsley bought a piece of land from a Potawatomi Chief and in 1832 hired a surveyor to establish a town site. The original plan contained 51 lots. In 1884 the Miles Medical Company was established and its products included Alka-Seltzer and Flinstones Vitamins.
The Elkhart Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the prominent jazz events in the country. The city also hosts one of the biggest county fairs in the nation. Some of the noteworthy events in the city include the Island of Blues, Great Race, Head of the Elk Regatta and the Rhapsody in Green. The downtown area has been revitalized and features numerous shops, restaurants and nightlife. Residents and visitors can access Island Park by walking across a bridge. The island is filled with huge sycamores and oak trees. The American Countryside Farmer's Market is popular with residents and tourists.
The city is served by the South Bend Regional Airport.
The Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana University South Bend have campuses in the city. The Indiana Institute of Technology and Bethel College in Mishawaka have small campuses in Elkhart.
Comparing Elkhart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Elkhart Careers Elkhart career and employment information. |
 | Elkhart Colleges Elkhart colleges and trade schools. |
| Elkhart Graduate Schools Elkhart Graduate and Business Schools |
 | Elkhart Hotels & Travel Elkhart hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Elkhart Mortgage Elkhart property, mortgage, and real estate. |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Are you an official in the Elkhart government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Elkhart. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
