Living in Adams Lake, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adams Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Adams Lake has 286 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $94,098 (31% higher than the Indiana median).
Adams Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Adams Lake at a glance
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 64.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $94,098State: $71,957
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Adams Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Indiana median.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Adams Lake median household income
The median household income in Adams Lake is $94,098 and the income per person is $57,185. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Adams Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 47.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.23
47.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Adams Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Adams Lake demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 2.1%
- 65 and older
- 45.5%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adams Lake ›
Education in Adams Lake
7% of adults 25 and older in Adams Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Adams Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Adams Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Lake | 286 | $94,098 | — | — |
| Wolcottville | 1,143 | $53,625 | $95,800 | $867 |
| South Milford | 284 | $117,250 | $184,700 | — |
| Rome City | 1,182 | $71,016 | $265,900 | $869 |
| Stroh | 238 | $76,290 | — | — |
| Wildwood | 116 | $65,179 | $192,300 | — |
| Lagrange | 2,790 | $54,492 | $150,100 | $807 |
| Kendallville | 10,556 | $58,939 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Otter Lake | 216 | $158,603 | $232,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Adams Lake, IN?
The median household income in Adams Lake is $94,098, 31% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Adams Lake, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Indiana median. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Adams Lake?
The median age in Adams Lake is 64.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Adams Lake?
The average commute to work in Adams Lake is 26 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Adams Lake?
The unemployment rate in Adams Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Adams Lake?
7% of adults in Adams Lake 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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