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Crawfordsville, IN

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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 August 2025, the average apartment rent in Crawfordsville, IN is $958 for a studio, $756 for one bedroom, $931 for two bedrooms, and $1,130 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crawfordsville has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$756/month
629 Sq Ft
Condo
$929/month
658 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Lester B Sommer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

337 Students

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

Sugar Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

269 Students

Mollie B Hoover Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-5

375 Students

Meredith Nicholson Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-3

368 Students

Southmont Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

376 Students

Northridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

419 Students

Joseph F Tuttle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

580 Students

Southmont Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

477 Students

North Montgomery High School

Public

Grades 9-12

516 Students

Crawfordsville Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

692 Students

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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 June 2025.