Living in Burnettsville, Indiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnettsville · Census data 2020–2024

Burnettsville has 307 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $63,365 (12% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $104,700, the median rent is $925/month.

Burnettsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Burnettsville at a glance

Population
307
Median age
56.8State: 38.1
Median household income
$63,365State: $71,957
Median home value
$104,700State: $218,200
Median rent
$925/moState: $1,062
Homeowners
91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10%
Average commute
18 min

Is Burnettsville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.

Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Burnettsville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnettsville the median home value is $104,700, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $871 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Burnettsville$104,700
Indiana$218,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Burnettsville$925
Indiana$1,062
United States$1,413

Burnettsville median household income

The median household income in Burnettsville is $63,365 and the income per person is $32,365. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

Burnettsville$63,365
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in Burnettsville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
159
Owner-occupied
91.4%
Renter-occupied
8.6%
Vacant
5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1941
Average household size
2.03

Burnettsville demographics

Population
307
Median age
56.8
Under 18
16.9%
65 and older
38.1%
Households
151
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnettsville ›

Education in Burnettsville

10% of adults 25 and older in Burnettsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Burnettsville10%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Burnettsville

Unemployment rate
0.7%State: 4.3%
Average commute
18 minState: 24 min
Work from home
7%
Drive alone
85.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.1%
Homes with broadband
68.9%

Burnettsville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Burnettsville307$63,365$104,700$925
Idaville399$49,323$136,300—
Burrows138$70,500$94,000—
Royal Center919$51,818$83,800$828
Monticello5,496$52,798$149,600$927
Norway282$39,286$106,000—
Yeoman235$49,861$128,700$556
Camden585$53,000$107,700$392
Buffalo947$89,934$125,000—

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Living in Burnettsville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Burnettsville, IN?

The median household income in Burnettsville is $63,365, 12% 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 Burnettsville?

The median home value in Burnettsville is $104,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.

How much is rent in Burnettsville?

The median gross rent in Burnettsville is $925 per month, about 17.5% of household income.

Is Burnettsville, IN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

What is the median age in Burnettsville?

The median age in Burnettsville is 56.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).

How long is the commute in Burnettsville?

The average commute to work in Burnettsville is 18 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Burnettsville?

The unemployment rate in Burnettsville is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Burnettsville?

10% of adults in Burnettsville 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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