Living in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Dalecarlia · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Dalecarlia has 1,169 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $118,472 (65% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $327,100.
Lake Dalecarlia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Dalecarlia at a glance
- Population
- 1,169
- Median age
- 46.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $118,472State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $327,100State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Lake Dalecarlia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Dalecarlia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Dalecarlia the median home value is $327,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,926 a month in housing costs.
Lake Dalecarlia median household income
The median household income in Lake Dalecarlia is $118,472 and the income per person is $54,666. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Lake Dalecarlia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 519
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.76
Lake Dalecarlia demographics
- Population
- 1,169
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 424
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Dalecarlia ›
Education in Lake Dalecarlia
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Dalecarlia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Dalecarlia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lake Dalecarlia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dalecarlia | 1,169 | $118,472 | $327,100 | — |
| Lowell | 11,073 | $84,024 | $248,000 | $1,123 |
| Cedar Lake | 15,295 | $83,381 | $282,000 | $1,350 |
| Crown Point | 34,393 | $101,686 | $294,800 | $1,485 |
| St. John | 22,567 | $131,467 | $406,300 | $989 |
| Winfield | 7,816 | $135,870 | $409,500 | — |
| Schneider | 230 | $63,182 | $172,500 | $1,125 |
| Hebron | 3,976 | $73,812 | $202,800 | $967 |
| Shelby | 164 | $32,180 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Lake Dalecarlia, IN?
The median household income in Lake Dalecarlia is $118,472, 65% 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 Lake Dalecarlia?
The median home value in Lake Dalecarlia is $327,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Lake Dalecarlia, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Lake Dalecarlia?
The median age in Lake Dalecarlia is 46.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Lake Dalecarlia?
The average commute to work in Lake Dalecarlia is 42 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Dalecarlia?
The unemployment rate in Lake Dalecarlia is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Dalecarlia?
31.6% of adults in Lake Dalecarlia 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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