Living in Harlan, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harlan · Census data 2020–2024
Harlan has 1,254 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $75,313 (5% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $179,200, the median rent is $894/month.
Harlan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harlan at a glance
- Population
- 1,254
- Median age
- 57.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $75,313State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $179,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Harlan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Indiana median; home values 18% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harlan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harlan the median home value is $179,200, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Harlan median household income
The median household income in Harlan is $75,313 and the income per person is $39,614. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Harlan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 565
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.38
Harlan demographics
- Population
- 1,254
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.9%
- Households
- 526
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harlan ›
Education in Harlan
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Harlan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harlan
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 61.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Harlan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 1,254 | $75,313 | $179,200 | $894 |
| Grabill | 1,108 | $66,563 | $150,200 | $850 |
| Leo-Cedarville | 3,695 | $116,375 | $370,100 | — |
| Spencerville | 244 | $36,250 | — | — |
| Woodburn | 1,263 | $65,938 | $137,000 | $939 |
| St. Joe | 411 | $55,000 | $87,100 | $805 |
| Antwerp | 1,916 | $58,036 | $144,800 | $806 |
| New Haven | 15,698 | $70,970 | $166,900 | $998 |
| Hicksville | 3,174 | $63,088 | $157,600 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Harlan, IN?
The median household income in Harlan is $75,313, 5% 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 Harlan?
The median home value in Harlan is $179,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Harlan?
The median gross rent in Harlan is $894 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Harlan, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Indiana median; home values 18% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Harlan?
The median age in Harlan is 57.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Harlan?
The average commute to work in Harlan is 29 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlan?
The unemployment rate in Harlan is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harlan?
9.7% of adults in Harlan 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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