Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Chesterton, IN vs Elkhart, IN

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Chesterton is 43.6% younger than the median age of a home in Elkhart.
 Chesterton, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$183,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock58.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.76.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.8$11.0
 Homes Owned65.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.5%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Chesterton, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,230$1,840
 Studio Apartment$750  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$760$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,510  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Chesterton, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Chesterton, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock7.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock18.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock12.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Chesterton, INElkhart, INUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200920.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock25.4%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Chesterton    3 Reviews
Jay · Chesterton, IN
Seasonal Change
Over 15 years ago

Chesterton location next to Lake Michigan tempers the changes that we see. We are use to the cold weather but the lake helps keep the area warmer longer into the winter.  More

   |    Reply
Jennifer · Chesterton, IN
Low crime
Over 16 years ago

We have a low incidence of crime in our area, very clean downtown, well  More

   |    Reply
John · Chesterton, IN
Chesterton, Indiana
Over 17 years ago

Small town, with all its charm and quiet, with lots of space, but within 45 minutes of downtown Chicago, with all the big city cultural  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chesterton

See all reviews
Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews
Ty · Cedar City, UT
Hometown
Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

   |    Reply
Sarsl · Elkhart, IN
Friendly Small Town
Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

   |    Reply
Sarsl · Elkhart, IN
Friendly Small Town
Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elkhart

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Lafayette, IndianaOcean Springs, MississippiCompare
 Fountain, ColoradoCenterville, OhioCompare
 Astoria, OregonFort Wayne, IndianaCompare
 Newport, OregonDetroit, MichiganCompare
 Morrisville, North CarolinaLowell, MassachusettsCompare
 Elk Grove, CaliforniaOcala, FloridaCompare
 Suffield, ConnecticutPortland, ConnecticutCompare
 Raytown, MissouriNew Port Richey, FloridaCompare
 Ontario, CaliforniaMissoula, MontanaCompare
 Mccall, IdahoPalm Desert, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Chesterton, Indiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Elkhart, Indiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.