Living in Harrodsburg, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrodsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Harrodsburg has 298 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $35,417 (51% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $182,800.
Harrodsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrodsburg at a glance
- Population
- 298
- Median age
- 59.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $35,417State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $182,800State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Harrodsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harrodsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrodsburg the median home value is $182,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Harrodsburg median household income
The median household income in Harrodsburg is $35,417 and the income per person is $29,728. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Harrodsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 196
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 24%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.00
Harrodsburg demographics
- Population
- 298
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 45.3%
- Households
- 149
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrodsburg ›
Education in Harrodsburg
25.4% of adults 25 and older in Harrodsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrodsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 53.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.2%
Harrodsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrodsburg | 298 | $35,417 | $182,800 | — |
| Smithville-Sanders | 3,299 | $74,750 | $259,100 | $1,123 |
| Avoca | 439 | $73,654 | $211,600 | — |
| Stanford | 472 | $131,289 | $295,500 | — |
| Oolitic | 1,522 | $59,018 | $138,200 | $814 |
| Bloomington | 80,049 | $50,465 | $321,400 | $1,200 |
| Bedford | 13,837 | $49,553 | $152,400 | $828 |
| Solsberry | 184 | $230,724 | $447,400 | — |
| Ellettsville | 6,698 | $90,213 | $243,600 | $855 |
More for people moving to Harrodsburg
Harrodsburg ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harrodsburg: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harrodsburg, IN?
The median household income in Harrodsburg is $35,417, 51% 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 Harrodsburg?
The median home value in Harrodsburg is $182,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Harrodsburg, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
What is the median age in Harrodsburg?
The median age in Harrodsburg is 59.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Harrodsburg?
The average commute to work in Harrodsburg is 45 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrodsburg?
The unemployment rate in Harrodsburg is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrodsburg?
25.4% of adults in Harrodsburg 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: