Living in French Lick, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of French Lick · Census data 2020–2024
French Lick has 1,828 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $54,519 (24% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $85,100, the median rent is $828/month.
French Lick at a glance
- Population
- 1,828
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $54,519State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $85,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $828/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is French Lick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in French Lick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In French Lick the median home value is $85,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,016 a month in housing costs.
French Lick median household income
The median household income in French Lick is $54,519 and the income per person is $31,447. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in French Lick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 976
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.01
French Lick demographics
- Population
- 1,828
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 869
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of French Lick ›
Education in French Lick
15.6% of adults 25 and older in French Lick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in French Lick
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
French Lick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Lick | 1,828 | $54,519 | $85,100 | $828 |
| West Baden Springs | 543 | $42,857 | $163,800 | $817 |
| Paoli | 3,125 | $42,906 | $150,700 | $799 |
| Dubois | 439 | $80,988 | $288,600 | — |
| Orleans | 2,235 | $65,330 | $117,500 | $850 |
| Huron | 237 | $88,333 | — | — |
| Shoals | 679 | $38,333 | $151,500 | $383 |
| Celestine | 422 | $145,122 | $219,800 | — |
| Mitchell | 3,937 | $48,930 | $114,500 | $849 |
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What is the median household income in French Lick, IN?
The median household income in French Lick is $54,519, 24% 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 French Lick?
The median home value in French Lick is $85,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in French Lick?
The median gross rent in French Lick is $828 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is French Lick, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in French Lick?
The median age in French Lick is 41.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in French Lick?
The average commute to work in French Lick is 19 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in French Lick?
The unemployment rate in French Lick is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is French Lick?
15.6% of adults in French Lick 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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