Living in Fowlerton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fowlerton · Census data 2020–2024
Fowlerton has 185 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $52,679 (27% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $91,900, the median rent is $814/month.
Fowlerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fowlerton at a glance
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 49.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $52,679State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $91,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $814/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fowlerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fowlerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fowlerton the median home value is $91,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
Fowlerton median household income
The median household income in Fowlerton is $52,679 and the income per person is $28,465. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Fowlerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 98
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.18
Fowlerton demographics
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fowlerton ›
Education in Fowlerton
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Fowlerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fowlerton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Fowlerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlerton | 185 | $52,679 | $91,900 | $814 |
| Fairmount | 2,662 | $51,739 | $103,200 | $1,026 |
| Matthews | 501 | $50,048 | $80,100 | $867 |
| Upland | 3,918 | $83,839 | $203,200 | $982 |
| Gas City | 6,076 | $55,982 | $119,300 | $901 |
| Jonesboro | 1,578 | $45,833 | $79,500 | $975 |
| Summitville | 1,104 | $52,946 | $101,600 | $760 |
| Gaston | 710 | $52,292 | $90,000 | $789 |
| Shamrock Lakes | 217 | $93,125 | $166,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fowlerton, IN?
The median household income in Fowlerton is $52,679, 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 Fowlerton?
The median home value in Fowlerton is $91,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Fowlerton?
The median gross rent in Fowlerton is $814 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Fowlerton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Fowlerton?
The median age in Fowlerton is 49.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Fowlerton?
The average commute to work in Fowlerton is 22 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fowlerton?
The unemployment rate in Fowlerton is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fowlerton?
6.5% of adults in Fowlerton 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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