Living in Celestine, Indiana

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

Celestine has 422 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $145,122 (102% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $219,800.

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

Celestine at a glance

Population
422
Median age
51.7State: 38.1
Median household income
$145,122State: $71,957
Median home value
$219,800State: $218,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
Average commute
19 min

Is Celestine a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 102% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.

Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Celestine

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Celestine the median home value is $219,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,149 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Celestine$219,800
Indiana$218,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Indiana$1,062
United States$1,413

Celestine median household income

The median household income in Celestine is $145,122 and the income per person is $40,822. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

Celestine$145,122
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in Celestine: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
152
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.78

Celestine demographics

Population
422
Median age
51.7
Under 18
0%
65 and older
13.7%
Households
152
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Celestine

15.7% of adults 25 and older in Celestine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Celestine15.7%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Celestine

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
19 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
89%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.7%

Celestine vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Celestine422$145,122$219,800—
Dubois439$80,988$288,600—
Birdseye263$55,750$103,400$650
Bretzville172$93,750$245,000—
Jasper15,991$68,817$235,100$810
Eckerty112$35,313$112,500—
Haysville267$103,750$171,800—
Huntingburg6,396$54,421$143,800$887
Ferdinand2,351$70,000$187,900$807

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Living in Celestine: FAQ

What is the median household income in Celestine, IN?

The median household income in Celestine is $145,122, 102% 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 Celestine?

The median home value in Celestine is $219,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.

Is Celestine, IN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 102% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.

What is the median age in Celestine?

The median age in Celestine is 51.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).

How long is the commute in Celestine?

The average commute to work in Celestine is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Celestine?

The unemployment rate in Celestine is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Celestine?

15.7% of adults in Celestine 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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