Living in Fish Lake, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fish Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Fish Lake has 684 residents with a median age of 64.3. The median household income is $80,976 (13% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $190,800.
Fish Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fish Lake at a glance
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 64.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $80,976State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $190,800State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Fish Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Indiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 15%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fish Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fish Lake the median home value is $190,800, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,030 a month in housing costs.
Fish Lake median household income
The median household income in Fish Lake is $80,976 and the income per person is $47,159. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Fish Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 595
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 44.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.06
44.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fish Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Fish Lake demographics
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 64.3
- Under 18
- 1.6%
- 65 and older
- 42.7%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fish Lake ›
Education in Fish Lake
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Fish Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fish Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 15%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Fish Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Lake | 684 | $80,976 | $190,800 | — |
| North Liberty | 1,775 | $75,047 | $162,100 | $960 |
| Walkerton | 2,115 | $65,340 | $149,200 | $828 |
| Kingsbury | 210 | $70,250 | $186,800 | $783 |
| Kingsford Heights | 1,358 | $57,830 | $120,500 | $889 |
| La Porte | 22,449 | $59,307 | $157,500 | $948 |
| New Carlisle | 1,998 | $66,824 | $186,700 | $1,231 |
| Koontz Lake | 1,182 | $80,538 | $143,200 | $663 |
| Hudson Lake | 1,347 | $98,253 | $241,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fish Lake, IN?
The median household income in Fish Lake is $80,976, 13% higher 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 Fish Lake?
The median home value in Fish Lake is $190,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Fish Lake, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Indiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 15%.
What is the median age in Fish Lake?
The median age in Fish Lake is 64.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Fish Lake?
The average commute to work in Fish Lake is 34 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fish Lake?
The unemployment rate in Fish Lake is 15% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fish Lake?
31.5% of adults in Fish Lake 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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