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Crawfordsville, IN Area Guide

Enjoy historic architecture and a small-town atmosphere near Indianapolis

Suburban Historic Affordable Convenient Close-Knit Welcoming Scenic Lush

Situated about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis, Crawfordsville is consistently ranked among the best small towns in America. The seat of Montgomery County, Crawfordsville contains a rich history dating back to 1813. A host of museums pay homage to Crawfordsville’s storied past, including Rotary Jail Museum and Tannenbaum Cultural Center, General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, Ropkey Armor Museum, and the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County.

Crawfordsville is home to the all-male Wabash College, which contributes an array of athletic and cultural events to the community. Crawfordsville residents also come together for special events such as the Annual Taste of Montgomery County, Sugar Creek Trail Thanksgiving Day Pie Run, Indoor Ironman, and Easter Egg Hunt. Getting around from Crawfordsville is easy with access to I-74 and U.S. Routes 136 and 231.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Crawfordsville, IN is $520 for a studio, $833 for one bedroom, $1,021 for two bedrooms, and $1,291 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crawfordsville has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$833/month
633 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crawfordsville, IN is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Southmont Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Northridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Southmont Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

North Montgomery High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Crawfordsville Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.