Living in Aberdeen, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aberdeen · Census data 2020–2024
Aberdeen has 1,490 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $94,926 (32% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $367,100, the median rent is $2,109/month.
Aberdeen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Aberdeen at a glance
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 56.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $94,926State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $367,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $2,109/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Aberdeen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Aberdeen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aberdeen the median home value is $367,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,109 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,759 a month in housing costs.
Aberdeen median household income
The median household income in Aberdeen is $94,926 and the income per person is $65,286. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Aberdeen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 727
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.05
Aberdeen demographics
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.3%
- Households
- 727
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aberdeen ›
Education in Aberdeen
48.4% of adults 25 and older in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aberdeen
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Aberdeen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 1,490 | $94,926 | $367,100 | $2,109 |
| Shorewood Forest | 3,263 | $165,972 | $479,100 | — |
| Valparaiso | 34,733 | $69,872 | $267,300 | $1,224 |
| Salt Creek Commons | 1,843 | $94,167 | $198,300 | $1,388 |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,402 | $121,750 | $337,300 | $1,688 |
| Malden | 137 | $95,288 | $225,000 | — |
| South Haven | 7,241 | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,297 |
| Winfield | 7,816 | $135,870 | $409,500 | — |
| Hebron | 3,976 | $73,812 | $202,800 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Aberdeen, IN?
The median household income in Aberdeen is $94,926, 32% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aberdeen?
The median home value in Aberdeen is $367,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Aberdeen?
The median gross rent in Aberdeen is $2,109 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Aberdeen, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Aberdeen?
The median age in Aberdeen is 56.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Aberdeen?
The average commute to work in Aberdeen is 29 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aberdeen?
The unemployment rate in Aberdeen is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aberdeen?
48.4% of adults in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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