2024 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County, IN (2024)
#1 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountyNappaneeTown in Indiana•Rating 4.33 out of 5 9 reviewsCurrent Resident: Nappanee is in the heart of Amish country. On a typical day, one will see many horses pulling buggies and stocking-capped men. There is a beautiful art walk with a Center for Art in the center of downtown. Everything is extremely central, with a best-selling coffee shop, named Main Street Roasters, right on the corners of Main and Market. NorthWood, the public high school for Nappanee, Wakarusa and surrounding areas is phenomenal in it's output of athletes and academic excellence. It is a very family friendly, neighbor oriented community.... Read 9 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsPopulation 7,276#1 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.NappaneeTown in Indiana,9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Nappanee is in the heart of Amish country. On a typical day, one will see many horses pulling buggies and stocking-capped men. There is a beautiful art walk with a Center for Art in the center of....Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 7,276,
#2 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountyGoshenTown in Indiana•Rating 3.7 out of 5 115 reviewsCurrent Resident: After moving here 5 years ago, I can say that this small town in Indiana is heart warming. After moving to here, I've meet new people that are long term friends now. I've been to new places where I've never been to here. It's a small town that does feel safe and has everything you could possibly need. This is a homey feeling town and I don't think there's anything that should be changed about this town.... Read 115 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 34,704#2 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.GoshenTown in Indiana,115 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says After moving here 5 years ago, I can say that this small town in Indiana is heart warming. After moving to here, I've meet new people that are long term friends now. I've been to new places where....Read 115 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 34,704,
#3 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountyDunlapSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.19 out of 5 26 reviewsCurrent Resident: Great suburb outside of Elkhart. Shopping, Gyms, Restaurants and Schools are all near by. Have great parks and community recreational areas.... Read 26 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsPopulation 6,799#3 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.DunlapSuburb of South Bend, IN,26 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Great suburb outside of Elkhart. Shopping, Gyms, Restaurants and Schools are all near by. Have great parks and community recreational areas..Read 26 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 6,799,
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#4 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountyMiddleburyTown in Indiana•Rating 3.66 out of 5 32 reviewsCurrent Resident: This is a great place to live and raise a family. The people are friendly and polite with a strong feeling of community. Great schools with a lot of parental involvement.... Read 32 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 3,677#4 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.MiddleburyTown in Indiana,32 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says This is a great place to live and raise a family. The people are friendly and polite with a strong feeling of community. Great schools with a lot of parental involvement..Read 32 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 3,677,
#5 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountyBristolSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.42 out of 5 12 reviewsCurrent Resident: Everyone from Bristol are very friendly and family oriented. It's a very religious community. My experience has been very positive everyone is really helpful and show lots of love.... Read 12 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeC minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 1,862#5 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.BristolSuburb of South Bend, IN,12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Everyone from Bristol are very friendly and family oriented. It's a very religious community. My experience has been very positive everyone is really helpful and show lots of love..Read 12 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 1,862,
#6 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountyNew ParisSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.06 out of 5 16 reviewsCurrent Resident: New Paris is a quiet small town. While the town itself does not boast very many attractions, it is only a short drive to other larger towns and cities. I would like to see my town become more diverse. I would also like to see a larger business presence.... Read 16 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 1,600#6 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.New ParisSuburb of South Bend, IN,16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says New Paris is a quiet small town. While the town itself does not boast very many attractions, it is only a short drive to other larger towns and cities. I would like to see my town become more diverse. I would also like to see a larger business presence..Read 16 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 1,600,
#7 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountySimonton LakeSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 2.75 out of 5 4 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeC+Public SchoolsPopulation 4,527#7 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.Simonton LakeSuburb of South Bend, IN,4 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.Read 4 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 4,527,
#8 Best Places to Live in Elkhart CountyElkhartTown in Indiana•Rating 3.34 out of 5 115 reviewsCurrent Resident: Elkhart is known for recreational vehicles. This city does have a lot to offer. Traffic is not too bad, crime rate is low, and diverse is great. The charming downtown area is filled with unique shops, restaurants, and art galleries giving visitors a real sense of what makes this city special.... Read 115 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeC+Public SchoolsPopulation 53,785#8 Best Places to Live in Elkhart County.ElkhartTown in Indiana,115 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Elkhart is known for recreational vehicles. This city does have a lot to offer. Traffic is not too bad, crime rate is low, and diverse is great. The charming downtown area is filled with unique....Read 115 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 53,785,
Harrison TownshipSuburb of South Bend, INgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsPopulation 3,553Harrison TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 3,553,
WakarusaTown in Indiana•Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviewsCurrent Resident: Hallmark movie vibes all through this little town. Everyone is friendly and they care. They have several family friendly community events downtown and at Memorial Park. 20-35 minute drive to South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Goshen. Nice place to live!... Read 2 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsPopulation 2,488WakarusaTown in Indiana,2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Hallmark movie vibes all through this little town. Everyone is friendly and they care. They have several family friendly community events downtown and at Memorial Park. 20-35 minute drive to South....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 2,488,
Elkhart TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.46 out of 5 13 reviewsNiche User: Goshen is a wonderful place to live. Although Goshen seems like a quiet, small city, it is hopping with energy. First Fridays, a downtown celebration that occurs on the first Friday of every month, is a fun event. This event is fun for the entire family. An annual cultural celebration is also held on one First Friday. The environment of Goshen is beautiful and the school systems are fantastic.... Read 13 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 38,282Elkhart TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says Goshen is a wonderful place to live. Although Goshen seems like a quiet, small city, it is hopping with energy. First Fridays, a downtown celebration that occurs on the first Friday of every month,....Read 13 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 38,282,
Jefferson TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.5 out of 5 20 reviewsNiche User: Love the "Real world" people that live here, the traditional values, the slower pace. It is not really a "quaint" town or area (except possibly Middlebury), but I like it. I personally believe that the atmosphere of a place is influenced by political leanings....or at least evidenced by election results. I am happy with this area.... Read 20 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 10,954Jefferson TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,20 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says Love the "Real world" people that live here, the traditional values, the slower pace. It is not really a "quaint" town or area (except possibly Middlebury), but I like it. I personally believe that....Read 20 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 10,954,
Olive TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.5 out of 5 6 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsPopulation 3,379Olive TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Read 6 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 3,379,
Concord TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.27 out of 5 15 reviewsCurrent Resident: I enjoy the distance from the bigger area of South Bend, but there is still some decent options for shopping and entertainment. We are just a jump from the Farmers and a skip from the city. The community is friendly and there is still diversity in the population despite the rural feel.... Read 15 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 55,913Concord TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I enjoy the distance from the bigger area of South Bend, but there is still some decent options for shopping and entertainment. We are just a jump from the Farmers and a skip from the city. The community is friendly and there is still diversity in the population despite the rural feel..Read 15 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 55,913,
Middlebury TownshipTown in Indiana•Rating 4.25 out of 5 8 reviewsCurrent Resident: There are many great attributes that Middlebury possesses. Middlebury is a small town where everyone knows everyone. I adore the small-town feel, especially around the holidays. Middlebury has the cutest coffee shop, The Legendary Grind, the girls are so sweet and they make the greatest drinks. One thing that is bothersome to most is the Amish. Before, this was no issue when they stayed in their town of Shipshewana and Lagrange, but they have come to Middlebury and have taken over the cute shops. Everywhere you go, they are flooding every room. Other than the Amish Take-over, Middlebury people have the kindest souls and are very considerate of others.... Read 8 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 8,882Middlebury TownshipTown in Indiana,8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says There are many great attributes that Middlebury possesses. Middlebury is a small town where everyone knows everyone. I adore the small-town feel, especially around the holidays. Middlebury has the....Read 8 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 8,882,
Union TownshipTown in IndianagradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsPopulation 6,276Union TownshipTown in Indiana,Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 6,276,
Jackson TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 2 out of 5 2 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 4,961Jackson TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,2 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 4,961,
Baugo TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.08 out of 5 24 reviewsCurrent Resident: It's a nice area with a good school. The boys and I tho tear it up on the weekends. The atheltics are good but if I'm being honest with you there going down hill. Great nighborhoods with great familys.... Read 24 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsPopulation 9,497Baugo TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a nice area with a good school. The boys and I tho tear it up on the weekends. The atheltics are good but if I'm being honest with you there going down hill. Great nighborhoods with great....Read 24 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 9,497,
York TownshipgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 4,290York Township1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 4,290,
Osolo TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.33 out of 5 3 reviewsNiche User: Very little crime within the area I live. Even if there is, the insurance agencies and police are understanding and typically attentive as well.... Read 3 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 28,789Osolo TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says Very little crime within the area I live. Even if there is, the insurance agencies and police are understanding and typically attentive as well..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 28,789,
MillersburgTown in Indiana•Rating 2 out of 5 1 reviewgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 675MillersburgTown in Indiana,1 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 675,
Cleveland TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeC+Public SchoolsPopulation 12,801Cleveland TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 12,801,
Benton TownshipNiche User: I have lived in Millersburg with my family for about three years now. While I am away at college during the school I always like to come back and spend time at home. The town is quite small and the people are generally friendly. The people in town are generally conservative. There are a few local businesses but nothing to extravagant. Overall Millersburg is a small, peaceful, town.... Read 18 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsPopulation 3,227Benton Township18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says I have lived in Millersburg with my family for about three years now. While I am away at college during the school I always like to come back and spend time at home. The town is quite small and the....Read 18 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 3,227,
Washington TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN•Rating 3.22 out of 5 18 reviewsNiche User: The area in which I reside is a very good one. It is safe, which is a major concern and there are many places of employment. If I could do it all over I would live here again, unless I were to move to a larger city or to somewhere more tropical.... Read 18 reviewsgradeB minusOverall Niche GradegradeC minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 6,919Washington TownshipSuburb of South Bend, IN,18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says The area in which I reside is a very good one. It is safe, which is a major concern and there are many places of employment. If I could do it all over I would live here again, unless I were to move....Read 18 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B minus,Population: 6,919,
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