Living in Culver, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Culver · Census data 2020–2024
Culver has 1,392 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $42,857 (40% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $243,900, the median rent is $649/month.
Culver is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Culver at a glance
- Population
- 1,392
- Median age
- 49.7State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $42,857State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $243,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $649/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Culver a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Culver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Culver the median home value is $243,900, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $649 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
Culver median household income
The median household income in Culver is $42,857 and the income per person is $29,664. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Culver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,041
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 40.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.13
40.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Culver has many vacation and second homes.
Culver demographics
- Population
- 1,392
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 624
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Culver ›
Education in Culver
36.5% of adults 25 and older in Culver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Culver
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Culver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culver | 1,392 | $42,857 | $243,900 | $649 |
| Hartz Lake | 312 | $45,360 | — | — |
| Monterey | 143 | $39,149 | $82,500 | $628 |
| Leiters Ford | 183 | $43,798 | $331,400 | — |
| Bass Lake | 983 | $73,086 | $324,600 | $1,278 |
| Argos | 1,802 | $61,667 | $129,300 | $946 |
| Lake Bruce | 163 | $31,750 | — | — |
| Plymouth | 10,664 | $58,623 | $131,800 | $957 |
| Knox | 3,479 | $48,931 | $140,300 | $540 |
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What is the median household income in Culver, IN?
The median household income in Culver is $42,857, 40% 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 Culver?
The median home value in Culver is $243,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Culver?
The median gross rent in Culver is $649 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Culver, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
What is the median age in Culver?
The median age in Culver is 49.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Culver?
The average commute to work in Culver is 19 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Culver?
The unemployment rate in Culver is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Culver?
36.5% of adults in Culver 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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