Community. Culture. Character.
Ranked as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in the America*, Crawfordsville features a variety of recreational and entertainment opportunities, attractive residential neighborhoods and an outstanding public school system. Visual and performing arts, at both Wabash College and downtown venues, combined with Crawfordsville’s historical attractions and museums create an enriching cultural experience.
Residents who live and work in the Crawfordsville area enjoy a quality of life that is difficult to find anywhere else.
*From the book, The 100 Best Small Towns in America, by Norman Crampton.
Low Cost of Living
One of the inescapable determinations in choosing a place to live and work is cost of living. Compared to the rest of the country,
Crawfordsville's cost of living is 22.80% lower than the U.S. average. Median home costs are $113,480 in Montgomery County and housing choices include a broad assortment, from century old Victorian homes with unique character to new neighborhoods with all the amenities and everything
in between.
Add short commute times, competitive utilities and a broad range of retailers, shops and restaurants, and it’s clear that Crawfordsville provides unmatched affordability.
History and Culture
Walk back in history with a walk through downtown. Founded in 1834, Crawfordsville boasts several museums, cafés, unique shops and gorgeous
historical buildings featuring Victorian and Queen Anne architecture. Local museums include the General Lew Wallace Study (Civil War General
and author of Ben Hur), Henry S. Lane Antebellum Mansion and the only working rotary jail in the country at the Old Jail Museum.
Just outside of town is the Ropkey Armour Museum featuring WWII armored vehicles and tanks and the historic Linden Railroad Museum with the oldest intact junction depot in the state.
Recreation
From hiking trails at one of the nearby state parks, to day long canoe trips down Sugar Creek, to competitive ASA softball tournaments,
Crawfordsville and Montgomery County have enough to keep residents busy in their free time. Golfers enjoy 4 challenging golf courses within 20
minutes drive. Those who like to bait a hook will appreciate the fishing opportunities at nearby lakes, creeks and streams. And for brisk
morning walks or afternoon jogs, the rails to trails Sugar Creek Trail is a beautiful pathway stretching for miles through scenic terrain.
Edcuational Opportunities
From an educational perspective, Montgomery County is home to 3 school districts with 17 schools and outstanding facilities. The student to
teacher ratio averages 17 to 1.
For continuing education, Ivy Tech Community College, offers classes in Crawfordsville and at its nearby Lafayette campus. Purdue University, one of the top 10 engineering schools in the country, is just 30 minutes away and Wabash College, with its beautiful campus, graces Crawfordsville’s west side.
- 10 Elementary Schools
- 3 Middle Schools
- 3 High Schools
- 2 Private Schools
- Wabash College
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Purdue University (30 miles)
With its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, friendly neighborhoods, low crime rates and strong family values, Crawfordsville is a wonderful place to live, work, play and prosper.
Additional information available at:Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Visitors Bureau
Crawfordsville Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce