Living in Darlington, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darlington · Census data 2020–2024
Darlington has 798 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $57,656 (20% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $120,500, the median rent is $791/month.
Darlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darlington at a glance
- Population
- 798
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $57,656State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $120,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $791/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Darlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Darlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darlington the median home value is $120,500, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,158 a month in housing costs.
Darlington median household income
The median household income in Darlington is $57,656 and the income per person is $30,027. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Darlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 318
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.65
Darlington demographics
- Population
- 798
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darlington ›
Education in Darlington
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Darlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darlington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Darlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 798 | $57,656 | $120,500 | $791 |
| Crawfordsville | 16,491 | $55,033 | $134,000 | $857 |
| Colfax | 906 | $63,281 | $130,100 | $733 |
| Linden | 590 | $67,981 | $141,800 | $735 |
| Thorntown | 1,212 | $73,750 | $193,800 | $928 |
| Clarks Hill | 700 | $46,806 | $93,600 | $649 |
| New Ross | 364 | $64,167 | $145,000 | $917 |
| Advance | 390 | $64,500 | $164,500 | $1,042 |
| Romney | 391 | $63,578 | $161,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Darlington, IN?
The median household income in Darlington is $57,656, 20% 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 Darlington?
The median home value in Darlington is $120,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Darlington?
The median gross rent in Darlington is $791 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Darlington, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Darlington?
The median age in Darlington is 43.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Darlington?
The average commute to work in Darlington is 29 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darlington?
The unemployment rate in Darlington is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darlington?
15.1% of adults in Darlington 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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