First Home for Sale

First is a good place to live. First is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. First has 9 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 32. The average household income is $55,376 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 9.6% of residents. A majority of residents in First are renters, with 51.5% of residents renting and 48.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving First can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our First neighborhood guide.

First, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.

The median home price in First is $149,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $30,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $730 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $31K a year to afford the median home price in First. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in First is $55K.

The best public schools that serve First are:

• Elkhart High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
• West Side Middle School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.0.
• Mary Daly Elementary School has a C- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 18:1.

The best private schools that serve First are:

• Montessori School of Elkhart has a student teacher ratio of 47:1.

The most popular zip codes in First, Elkhart, IN include 46516, 46514, 46517, 46561 and 46528.

The most popular neighborhoods near First, Elkhart, IN are First, West Central, Bower, Impact and Riverside.