Wakarusa, Indiana is a small farming and manufacturing community located to the north of Indiana 119 in Elkhart County. A convenient location just 25 miles from South Bend and 12 miles south of Elkhart makes Wakarusa appealing for those who want to live near the city but in a more rural location. This town is the kind of place where the Christmas tree located in the heart of the historic downtown is still decorated by the volunteer firemen, and people come together to support one another whenever it is needed.
Wakarusa is a small town with a population of 1,758 people. This means it is the kind of community where you can easily get to know your neighbors. For those in the market for homes here, the downtown area offers a number of established and even historic properties, but towards the edge of town newer subdivisions have been built, offering the amenities and comforts of a newer, modern home. This means that the Wakarusa real estate market has something for just about everyone. Wakarusa homes have an average price in the mid $200,000 range. Search the newest homes for sale in Wakarusa, IN.
Families who purchase homes in Wakarusa will be able to send their students to the quality Wa-Nee Community Schools. The district serves around 3,000 students in Wakarusa and neighboring Nappanee. While small, the district is dedicated to providing quality educational services to all of its students. The NorthWood Middle School and Wakarusa Elementary School are located within Wakarusa, while older students attend NorthWood High School in Nappanee. Search Wakarusa homes for sale by school district.
Those who purchase homes here will find a number of jobs available in the area, most of which are in the industrial niche. Forest River is one of these, employing nearly 600 people in the manufacturing of RVs. Thor Industries, which makes recreational vehicles and small buses, also has a facility nearby.
Like many small towns, Wakarusa has its share of festivals and events. The biggest is the Maple Syrup Festival, which is held each April. Since 1969, the people of Wakarusa and the surrounding communities come together to celebrate the town, its history and everything made with maple syrup. The historic downtown area has antique shops and a dime candy store that sells locally-made syrup and candies. This area is beginning to draw regional tourists because of the unique offerings of the various shops.
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