salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,520 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Indiana. It is number 43 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crawfordsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crawfordsville
| Size | Crawfordsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $802 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $819 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $999 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,423 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crawfordsville overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Crawfordsville, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crawfordsville
Life in Crawfordsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crawfordsville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $133 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $134,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crawfordsville, IN?
Renting in Crawfordsville costs a median of about $1,063 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Crawfordsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,520 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crawfordsville cheap or expensive?
Crawfordsville is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $59,353. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crawfordsville?
The median homeowner in Crawfordsville pays $1,041 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Crawfordsville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Crawfordsville?
The median home value in Crawfordsville is $134,000, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,491 people live in Crawfordsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.