Living in English, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of English · Census data 2020–2024
English has 1,008 residents with a median age of 26. The median household income is $35,991 (50% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $94,700, the median rent is $692/month.
English is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
English at a glance
- Population
- 1,008
- Median age
- 26State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $35,991State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $94,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $692/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is English a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 49.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in English
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In English the median home value is $94,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,030 a month in housing costs.
English median household income
The median household income in English is $35,991 and the income per person is $19,838. 49.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in English: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 415
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.97
English demographics
- Population
- 1,008
- Median age
- 26
- Under 18
- 43.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 339
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of English ›
Education in English
7.7% of adults 25 and older in English have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in English
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.7%
English vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 1,008 | $35,991 | $94,700 | $692 |
| Marengo | 924 | $43,654 | $96,300 | $680 |
| Eckerty | 112 | $35,313 | $112,500 | — |
| Milltown | 763 | $61,216 | $118,800 | $611 |
| Leavenworth | 397 | $65,586 | $130,200 | — |
| Birdseye | 263 | $55,750 | $103,400 | $650 |
| Hardinsburg | 164 | $36,042 | $117,600 | $775 |
| Paoli | 3,125 | $42,906 | $150,700 | $799 |
| French Lick | 1,828 | $54,519 | $85,100 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in English, IN?
The median household income in English is $35,991, 50% 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 English?
The median home value in English is $94,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in English?
The median gross rent in English is $692 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is English, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 49.9%.
What is the median age in English?
The median age in English is 26 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in English?
The average commute to work in English is 29 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in English?
The unemployment rate in English is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is English?
7.7% of adults in English 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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