Living in Crane, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crane · Census data 2020–2024
Crane has 260 residents with a median age of 56.6. The median household income is $46,719 (35% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $103,600, the median rent is $673/month.
Crane is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Crane at a glance
- Population
- 260
- Median age
- 56.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $46,719State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $103,600State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $673/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Crane a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Crane
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crane the median home value is $103,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, which is 15.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Crane median household income
The median household income in Crane is $46,719 and the income per person is $32,036. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Crane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 24.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 75.2%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.90
Crane demographics
- Population
- 260
- Median age
- 56.6
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 38.8%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crane ›
Education in Crane
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Crane have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crane
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Crane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane | 260 | $46,719 | $103,600 | $673 |
| Odon | 1,419 | $49,342 | $141,000 | $498 |
| Newberry | 121 | $50,625 | $81,700 | — |
| Bloomfield | 2,713 | $54,948 | $109,800 | $732 |
| Elnora | 531 | $41,786 | $101,300 | $625 |
| Lyons | 920 | $53,365 | $82,100 | $859 |
| Switz City | 306 | $42,500 | $57,900 | $681 |
| Plainville | 412 | $51,094 | $100,000 | $824 |
| Solsberry | 184 | $230,724 | $447,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Crane, IN?
The median household income in Crane is $46,719, 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 Crane?
The median home value in Crane is $103,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Crane?
The median gross rent in Crane is $673 per month, about 15.2% of household income.
Is Crane, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
What is the median age in Crane?
The median age in Crane is 56.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Crane?
The average commute to work in Crane is 20 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crane?
The unemployment rate in Crane is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crane?
6.7% of adults in Crane 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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