Living in Kennard, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kennard · Census data 2020–2024
Kennard has 415 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $58,125 (19% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $110,700, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Kennard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kennard at a glance
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 38State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $58,125State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $110,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Kennard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kennard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kennard the median home value is $110,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $960 a month in housing costs.
Kennard median household income
The median household income in Kennard is $58,125 and the income per person is $25,242. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Kennard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 162
- Owner-occupied
- 93.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.6%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.05
Kennard demographics
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kennard ›
Education in Kennard
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Kennard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kennard
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 91.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Kennard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennard | 415 | $58,125 | $110,700 | $1,089 |
| Shirley | 1,022 | $67,083 | $113,100 | $615 |
| Cadiz | 226 | $101,000 | $105,600 | $920 |
| Wilkinson | 385 | $81,250 | $133,700 | $917 |
| Westwood | 584 | $147,743 | $302,400 | — |
| Spiceland | 840 | $65,875 | $118,300 | $789 |
| Markleville | 739 | $89,167 | $184,200 | $1,080 |
| Sulphur Springs | 454 | $51,250 | $139,300 | $993 |
| Knightstown | 2,241 | $49,792 | $130,000 | $930 |
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What is the median household income in Kennard, IN?
The median household income in Kennard is $58,125, 19% 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 Kennard?
The median home value in Kennard is $110,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Kennard?
The median gross rent in Kennard is $1,089 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Kennard, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Kennard?
The median age in Kennard is 38 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Kennard?
The average commute to work in Kennard is 35 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kennard?
The unemployment rate in Kennard is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kennard?
17.1% of adults in Kennard 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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