Living in Jimmerson Lake, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jimmerson Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Jimmerson Lake has 1,024 residents with a median age of 53.9. The median household income is $100,566 (40% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $341,500.
Jimmerson Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jimmerson Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,024
- Median age
- 53.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $100,566State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $341,500State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 99.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Jimmerson Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jimmerson Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jimmerson Lake the median home value is $341,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,449 a month in housing costs.
Jimmerson Lake median household income
The median household income in Jimmerson Lake is $100,566 and the income per person is $47,322. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Jimmerson Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 862
- Owner-occupied
- 99.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.9%
- Vacant
- 50.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.39
50.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jimmerson Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Jimmerson Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,024
- Median age
- 53.9
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 429
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jimmerson Lake ›
Education in Jimmerson Lake
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Jimmerson Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jimmerson Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 92.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Jimmerson Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmerson Lake | 1,024 | $100,566 | $341,500 | — |
| Snow Lake | 519 | $76,778 | $373,300 | — |
| Angola | 9,408 | $64,540 | $205,400 | $933 |
| Fremont | 2,112 | $66,304 | $151,500 | $586 |
| Orland | 434 | $57,639 | $130,100 | $817 |
| Otter Lake | 216 | $158,603 | $232,000 | — |
| Pleasant Lake | 829 | $75,647 | $145,200 | — |
| Wildwood | 116 | $65,179 | $192,300 | — |
| Stroh | 238 | $76,290 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Jimmerson Lake, IN?
The median household income in Jimmerson Lake is $100,566, 40% 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 Jimmerson Lake?
The median home value in Jimmerson Lake is $341,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Jimmerson Lake, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jimmerson Lake?
The median age in Jimmerson Lake is 53.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Jimmerson Lake?
The average commute to work in Jimmerson Lake is 21 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jimmerson Lake?
The unemployment rate in Jimmerson Lake is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jimmerson Lake?
23.8% of adults in Jimmerson Lake 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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