Living in Ardmore, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ardmore · Census data 2020–2024
Ardmore has 1,810 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $47,069 (35% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $143,100, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Ardmore at a glance
- Population
- 1,810
- Median age
- 43.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $47,069State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $143,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Ardmore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ardmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ardmore the median home value is $143,100, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
Ardmore median household income
The median household income in Ardmore is $47,069 and the income per person is $28,068. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Ardmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 850
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.20
Ardmore demographics
- Population
- 1,810
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 822
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ardmore ›
Education in Ardmore
14% of adults 25 and older in Ardmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ardmore
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Ardmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | 1,810 | $47,069 | $143,100 | $1,081 |
| South Bend | 103,085 | $55,786 | $140,400 | $1,033 |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 490 | $88,018 | $266,800 | — |
| Roseland | 1,175 | $47,917 | $122,500 | $1,227 |
| Notre Dame | 6,890 | $19,886 | — | $1,258 |
| Gilmer Park | 1,055 | $76,818 | $156,300 | — |
| Mishawaka | 51,021 | $54,291 | $155,500 | $1,070 |
| New Carlisle | 1,998 | $66,824 | $186,700 | $1,231 |
| Buchanan | 4,223 | $56,163 | $154,300 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in Ardmore, IN?
The median household income in Ardmore is $47,069, 35% lower 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 Ardmore?
The median home value in Ardmore is $143,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Ardmore?
The median gross rent in Ardmore is $1,081 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Ardmore, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Ardmore?
The median age in Ardmore is 43.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Ardmore?
The average commute to work in Ardmore is 18 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ardmore?
The unemployment rate in Ardmore is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ardmore?
14% of adults in Ardmore 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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