Living in Gentryville, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gentryville · Census data 2020–2024
Gentryville has 303 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $49,241 (32% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $122,200, the median rent is $769/month.
Gentryville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gentryville at a glance
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 61.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $49,241State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $122,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $769/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Gentryville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Gentryville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gentryville the median home value is $122,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Gentryville median household income
The median household income in Gentryville is $49,241 and the income per person is $31,766. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Gentryville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 45.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.2%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.83
Gentryville demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 45.5%
- Households
- 166
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gentryville ›
Education in Gentryville
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Gentryville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gentryville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 43.4%
Gentryville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentryville | 303 | $49,241 | $122,200 | $769 |
| Tennyson | 165 | $41,750 | $92,500 | $838 |
| Santa Claus | 2,793 | $89,659 | $258,900 | $1,219 |
| Dale | 1,542 | $61,953 | $127,200 | $848 |
| Chrisney | 442 | $55,625 | $102,900 | $625 |
| Mariah Hill | 100 | $46,932 | $193,800 | — |
| Folsomville | 130 | $39,414 | — | — |
| Newtonville | 151 | $108,472 | — | — |
| Holland | 613 | $70,313 | $117,900 | $868 |
More for people moving to Gentryville
Gentryville ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Gentryville: FAQ
What is the median household income in Gentryville, IN?
The median household income in Gentryville is $49,241, 32% 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 Gentryville?
The median home value in Gentryville is $122,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Gentryville?
The median gross rent in Gentryville is $769 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Gentryville, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Gentryville?
The median age in Gentryville is 61.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Gentryville?
The average commute to work in Gentryville is 27 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gentryville?
The unemployment rate in Gentryville is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gentryville?
6.5% of adults in Gentryville 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.
Last updated: