Elkhart, IN vs Mandan, ND
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Elkhart
71.7
#963 nationally
Mandan
72.7
#846 nationally
Mandan leads in crime level (7.9 vs 27.3). Mandan leads in median household income ($78,077 vs $46,534). Elkhart leads in walk score (38 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elkhart, IN | Mandan, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#963) | 72.7 (#846) |
| Population | 53,484 | 24,586 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,547 | $352,532 |
| Median Household Income | $46,534 | $78,077 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 27.3 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+53.8 |
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71.7 Score
Elkhart, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,547
Population
53,484
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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72.7 Score
Mandan, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,532
Population
24,586
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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