Living in Corydon, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corydon · Census data 2020–2024
Corydon has 3,157 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $56,513 (21% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $144,600, the median rent is $959/month.
Corydon at a glance
- Population
- 3,157
- Median age
- 48.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $56,513State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $144,600State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $959/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Corydon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Corydon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corydon the median home value is $144,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $959 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $889 a month in housing costs.
Corydon median household income
The median household income in Corydon is $56,513 and the income per person is $30,560. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Corydon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,625
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.11
Corydon demographics
- Population
- 3,157
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 1,359
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corydon ›
Education in Corydon
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Corydon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corydon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Corydon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon | 3,157 | $56,513 | $144,600 | $959 |
| Crandall | 233 | $55,313 | $168,800 | $846 |
| New Salisbury | 499 | $52,768 | $179,200 | — |
| Lanesville | 944 | $84,345 | $220,600 | $975 |
| Elizabeth | 168 | $95,417 | $155,200 | $1,125 |
| Georgetown | 3,800 | $113,265 | $302,300 | $980 |
| Milltown | 763 | $61,216 | $118,800 | $611 |
| Leavenworth | 397 | $65,586 | $130,200 | — |
| Greenville | 1,575 | $134,934 | $318,900 | $1,176 |
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What is the median household income in Corydon, IN?
The median household income in Corydon is $56,513, 21% 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 Corydon?
The median home value in Corydon is $144,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Corydon?
The median gross rent in Corydon is $959 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Corydon, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in Corydon?
The median age in Corydon is 48.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Corydon?
The average commute to work in Corydon is 23 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corydon?
The unemployment rate in Corydon is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corydon?
14.9% of adults in Corydon 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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