Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$850
Population
17,531
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Enjoy historic architecture and a small-town atmosphere near Indianapolis
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,365
Average: $64,943
Education
3,072
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,362
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Crawfordsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Crawfordsville, IN is $521 for a studio, $850 for one bedroom, $1,010 for two bedrooms, and $1,293 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crawfordsville has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$850/month
632 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crawfordsville, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
269 Students
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
376 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
580 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
419 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
477 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
516 Students
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.