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With an easily accessible location and affordable prices on storage units, Storage Rentals of America in Elkhart is your storage solution. Just give us a call! Our knowledgeable customer service team can walk you through the rental process over the phone and help you select the right size storage unit. Big or small, we have plenty of storage options, from mini storage units that are 5x5 to larger 10x30 storage units which are great for freeing up extra space in your home. We can even move you into your storage unit over the phone or online. All with month-to-month leases so you are not locked into a long-term contract. Just another way we make storage rentals easier.
Need extra space in your garage? Our storage facility has outdoor parking spaces for your car, RV, boat, or trailer. No matter the size of your vehicle, we have a space perfect for you. Come and experience the Storage Rentals of America difference.
All units require a disc or cylinder lock; visit our office to confirm which one is right for your unit.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Elkhart.
The city of Elkhart sits 2 miles south of the Michigan state line. Located in Elkhart County, the town has a population of 52,358. Although Elkhart is the largest town in the county, nearby Goshen is the county seat. Dr. Havilah Beardley founded Elkhart at the spot where the Elkhart River flows into the St. Joseph River. Manufacturing plays a prominent role in Elkhart's current economy.
Elkhart is known for the manufacturing of recreational vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and musical instruments. At one time, over 60 band instrument manufacturers relied on Elkhart residents for workers. Now, there are only a few, including Conn-Selmer, and Gemeinhardt Flutes. These companies still play a significant role in Elkhart's economy. Elkhart has earned the nicknames "RV Capital of the World" as well as "The Band Instrument Capital of the World." Elkhart's unemployment rate is 4.8%.
The main sector of Elkhart's economy is manufacturing (42.9%). The second-largest sector is retail (9.8%), followed closely by healthcare (9.2%). Education provides 6.1% of the jobs, and accommodation 5.9%. Other (4.1%), wholesale (3.6%), and construction (3.3%) are followed by transportation (3.2%) and administration (2.9%). Only 2.6% of jobs in Elkhart are in professional, scientific, and technical services.
During the next ten years, future job growth is expected to be 52.1%, which is higher than the national of 33.5%.
Greenleaf Manor/East Lake Estates: The median housing cost is $218,744. 12.5 % of the residents over the age of five speak Italian. Most homes are owner-occupied. Only 4.5% of homes in this neighborhood are unoccupied. The average renter pays $1,169 per month.
Simonton Lake: The Simonton Lake area attracts older, college-educated professionals. 32.8% of the Simonton Lake community residents work in professional, executive, and management positions. This neighborhood contains a small portion of the lake. The vacancy rate for homes and apartments in this area is 9.5%. The median home price is $161,993.
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary/11th St: A working-class community, 48.5 % of employed residents work in manufacturing. This percent is higher than 98.9% of neighborhoods in the United States. Another 21.9% work in sales and services positions. 22.5 % of the households in this area speak Spanish at home. There are more single moms in this neighborhood than in 96.3 % of communities in the nation. Nine percent of the homes in this area are vacant at any given time. The average monthly rent is $845.
Three public school districts operate within Elkhart city limits.Elkhart Community Schools, Baugo Community Schools, and Concord Community Schools serve non-overlapping portions of Elkhart. Each system has a high school, junior high, and at least one elementary school.
Parents can choose to send their child to Montessori School, one of several faith-based day schools, or one of a few private secular schools. Elkhart also has a faith-based alternative high school.
The Public Works & Utilities department oversees over 30 city parks and nine city bikeways.
Interurban Trolley provides public transportation in and around the city of Elkhart.
The closest commercial airport is in South Bend, IN., about 30 miles away from Elkhart.
The median house cost in Elkhart ($137,000) is below the national median ($231,200). The overall cost of living is lower also. It is 79.3% of the national average. The national average exceeds the Elkhart cost of living in all standard categories.