Living in Dana, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dana · Census data 2020–2024
Dana has 652 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $52,791 (27% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $55,500, the median rent is $643/month.
Dana is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dana at a glance
- Population
- 652
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $52,791State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $55,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $643/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Dana a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dana the median home value is $55,500, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $851 a month in housing costs.
Dana median household income
The median household income in Dana is $52,791 and the income per person is $28,475. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Dana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 371
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.08
Dana demographics
- Population
- 652
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 314
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dana ›
Education in Dana
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Dana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dana
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 95.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Dana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana | 652 | $52,791 | $55,500 | $643 |
| Hillsdale | 237 | $65,850 | — | — |
| Montezuma | 881 | $56,974 | $80,400 | $959 |
| Newport | 330 | $56,875 | $84,000 | $570 |
| Chrisman | 1,214 | $58,462 | $79,400 | $727 |
| Fairview Park | 1,470 | $62,778 | $104,800 | $833 |
| Cayuga | 1,064 | $50,872 | $79,800 | $881 |
| Mecca | 607 | $39,926 | $52,300 | $589 |
| Ridge Farm | 827 | $50,313 | $73,200 | $690 |
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What is the median household income in Dana, IN?
The median household income in Dana is $52,791, 27% 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 Dana?
The median home value in Dana is $55,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Dana?
The median gross rent in Dana is $643 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Dana, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Dana?
The median age in Dana is 33.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Dana?
The average commute to work in Dana is 36 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dana?
The unemployment rate in Dana is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dana?
4.4% of adults in Dana 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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