Living in Koontz Lake, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Koontz Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Koontz Lake has 1,182 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $80,538 (12% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $143,200, the median rent is $663/month.
Koontz Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Koontz Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 55State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $80,538State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $143,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 55 min
Is Koontz Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Indiana median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: An average commute of 55 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Koontz Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Koontz Lake the median home value is $143,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,009 a month in housing costs.
Koontz Lake median household income
The median household income in Koontz Lake is $80,538 and the income per person is $40,751. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Koontz Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 973
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 32.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.81
32.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Koontz Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Koontz Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 654
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Koontz Lake ›
Education in Koontz Lake
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Koontz Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Koontz Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 55 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Koontz Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koontz Lake | 1,182 | $80,538 | $143,200 | $663 |
| Walkerton | 2,115 | $65,340 | $149,200 | $828 |
| Hamlet | 1,039 | $73,542 | $112,300 | $895 |
| North Liberty | 1,775 | $75,047 | $162,100 | $960 |
| La Paz | 476 | $77,972 | $135,300 | $698 |
| Plymouth | 10,664 | $58,623 | $131,800 | $957 |
| Fish Lake | 684 | $80,976 | $190,800 | — |
| Knox | 3,479 | $48,931 | $140,300 | $540 |
| Kingsford Heights | 1,358 | $57,830 | $120,500 | $889 |
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What is the median household income in Koontz Lake, IN?
The median household income in Koontz Lake is $80,538, 12% 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 Koontz Lake?
The median home value in Koontz Lake is $143,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Koontz Lake?
The median gross rent in Koontz Lake is $663 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Koontz Lake, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Indiana median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: an average commute of 55 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Koontz Lake?
The median age in Koontz Lake is 55 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Koontz Lake?
The average commute to work in Koontz Lake is 55 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Koontz Lake?
The unemployment rate in Koontz Lake is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Koontz Lake?
19.2% of adults in Koontz 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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