Living in Francisco, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Francisco · Census data 2020–2024
Francisco has 537 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $63,836 (11% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $98,300, the median rent is $1,055/month.
Francisco is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Francisco at a glance
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 45.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $63,836State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $98,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,055/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Francisco a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 46 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Francisco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Francisco the median home value is $98,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,098 a month in housing costs.
Francisco median household income
The median household income in Francisco is $63,836 and the income per person is $36,095. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Francisco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 290
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.21
Francisco demographics
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 243
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Francisco ›
Education in Francisco
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Francisco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Francisco
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Francisco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco | 537 | $63,836 | $98,300 | $1,055 |
| Oakland City | 2,262 | $48,850 | $109,500 | $880 |
| Somerville | 243 | $60,208 | $96,100 | $488 |
| Princeton | 8,372 | $57,618 | $128,700 | $1,022 |
| Patoka | 737 | $48,958 | $99,000 | $850 |
| Fort Branch | 3,021 | $58,707 | $195,900 | $877 |
| Glezen | 185 | $66,742 | $135,600 | — |
| Haubstadt | 1,905 | $74,940 | $228,100 | $866 |
| Spurgeon | 163 | $54,500 | $111,100 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Francisco, IN?
The median household income in Francisco is $63,836, 11% 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 Francisco?
The median home value in Francisco is $98,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Francisco?
The median gross rent in Francisco is $1,055 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Francisco, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 46 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Francisco?
The median age in Francisco is 45.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Francisco?
The average commute to work in Francisco is 46 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Francisco?
The unemployment rate in Francisco is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Francisco?
10.3% of adults in Francisco 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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