Living in Barbee, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barbee · Census data 2020–2024
Barbee has 1,464 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $95,375 (33% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $244,500, the median rent is $1,326/month.
Barbee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barbee at a glance
- Population
- 1,464
- Median age
- 39.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $95,375State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $244,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,326/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Barbee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barbee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barbee the median home value is $244,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,326 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,504 a month in housing costs.
Barbee median household income
The median household income in Barbee is $95,375 and the income per person is $33,088. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Barbee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 923
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.95
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Barbee has many vacation and second homes.
Barbee demographics
- Population
- 1,464
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 496
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barbee ›
Education in Barbee
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Barbee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barbee
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.3%
- Drive alone
- 93.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Barbee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbee | 1,464 | $95,375 | $244,500 | $1,326 |
| North Webster | 866 | $55,278 | $204,500 | $995 |
| Oswego | 283 | $58,190 | $238,100 | — |
| Pierceton | 1,451 | $80,625 | $117,600 | $912 |
| Winona Lake | 5,080 | $82,188 | $274,500 | $1,132 |
| Leesburg | 652 | $101,563 | $172,300 | $1,071 |
| Warsaw | 16,768 | $61,035 | $181,200 | $1,066 |
| Enchanted Hills | 1,039 | $64,625 | $197,000 | $1,131 |
| Syracuse | 3,233 | $71,833 | $199,400 | $1,115 |
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What is the median household income in Barbee, IN?
The median household income in Barbee is $95,375, 33% 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 Barbee?
The median home value in Barbee is $244,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Barbee?
The median gross rent in Barbee is $1,326 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Barbee, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Barbee?
The median age in Barbee is 39.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Barbee?
The average commute to work in Barbee is 24 minutes; 0.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barbee?
The unemployment rate in Barbee is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barbee?
16.9% of adults in Barbee 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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