Living in Fortville, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fortville · Census data 2020–2024
Fortville has 4,976 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $84,000 (17% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $254,900, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Fortville at a glance
- Population
- 4,976
- Median age
- 36State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $84,000State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $254,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fortville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fortville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fortville the median home value is $254,900, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Fortville median household income
The median household income in Fortville is $84,000 and the income per person is $41,743. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Fortville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,935
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.65
Fortville demographics
- Population
- 4,976
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 1,876
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fortville ›
Education in Fortville
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Fortville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fortville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Fortville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortville | 4,976 | $84,000 | $254,900 | $1,167 |
| Ingalls | 2,512 | $74,236 | $189,900 | $1,379 |
| McCordsville | 10,329 | $110,692 | $345,400 | $1,283 |
| Maxwell | 413 | $75,568 | $225,000 | — |
| Fishers | 102,337 | $130,203 | $391,000 | $1,611 |
| Pendleton | 5,321 | $86,806 | $248,200 | $1,209 |
| Lapel | 2,668 | $79,778 | $220,400 | $1,318 |
| Lawrence | 49,517 | $74,022 | $230,100 | $1,178 |
| Willow Branch | 167 | $83,864 | $245,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fortville, IN?
The median household income in Fortville is $84,000, 17% 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 Fortville?
The median home value in Fortville is $254,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Fortville?
The median gross rent in Fortville is $1,167 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Fortville, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Fortville?
The median age in Fortville is 36 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Fortville?
The average commute to work in Fortville is 26 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fortville?
The unemployment rate in Fortville is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fortville?
22.6% of adults in Fortville 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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