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Crawfordsville

Pop. 16,491·61st most expensive in Indiana·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$954/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$1,011
Falling (Monthly)
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Crawfordsville · $954
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $954/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$38,000/yr
Local median income
$55,033/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Crawfordsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$644
1 BR
$754
2 BR
$884
3 BR
$1,158
4 BR+
$1,398
Research median
$884/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,448/yr
At $954/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Crawfordsville, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,491
Median income
$55,033
Median age
36.2
Renters
31.5%
Age distribution
23.1%
25.5%
19.8%
19.7%
Under 1823.1%
18–3425.5%
35–5419.8%
55–6411.9%
65+19.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.7%
White85.7%
Black2%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian0.6%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
16.9%
43.7%
24.2%
15.2%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma43.7%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
68.5%
31.5%
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Crawfordsville, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,308 → $55,033
up 30.1%
Population
16,279 → 16,491
up 1.3%
Renter share
40.1% → 31.5%
-8.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 15.2%
-1.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $55,033 today, compared with $42,308 five years earlier. Census counts show Crawfordsville, IN adding about 212 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 40.1% to 31.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Crawfordsville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Crawfordsville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Crawfordsville, IN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Crawfordsville is $954/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $644/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $884/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $754/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,158/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($55,033/yr), Crawfordsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Crawfordsville an affordable city for renters?

Crawfordsville is considered very affordable for renters. At $954/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($55,033/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Crawfordsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Crawfordsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $954/mo in Crawfordsville. The local median household income is $55,033/yr, meaning the typical Crawfordsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Crawfordsville?

Rent in Crawfordsville has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Crawfordsville rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Crawfordsville is one of the more affordable cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #61 out of 65 tracked cities at $954/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crawfordsville?

Frankfort is nearby and more affordable at $763/mo, which is $191 less than Crawfordsville.

What percentage of Crawfordsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.5% of Crawfordsville households are renters, while 68.5% are owner-occupied. Crawfordsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Crawfordsville rent compare to the national average?

Crawfordsville's median rent of $954/mo is $1,011 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #61 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $954/mo, rent takes ~21% of Crawfordsville's median household income ($55,033/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Crawfordsville 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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