Living in Lynn, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynn · Census data 2020–2024
Lynn has 943 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $38,438 (47% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $83,900, the median rent is $661/month.
Lynn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lynn at a glance
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 50.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $38,438State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $83,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $661/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lynn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lynn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynn the median home value is $83,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, which is 44.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $797 a month in housing costs.
Lynn median household income
The median household income in Lynn is $38,438 and the income per person is $28,647. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Lynn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 519
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 1.99
Lynn demographics
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 474
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynn ›
Education in Lynn
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Lynn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynn
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Lynn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 943 | $38,438 | $83,900 | $661 |
| Fountain City | 702 | $47,802 | $96,200 | $671 |
| Williamsburg | 510 | $77,500 | $96,500 | — |
| Hollansburg | 316 | $58,750 | $69,700 | — |
| Winchester | 5,284 | $52,439 | $97,600 | $756 |
| Economy | 144 | $42,212 | $56,100 | $708 |
| Modoc | 180 | $64,167 | $65,000 | $746 |
| Webster | 132 | $75,565 | $95,100 | — |
| Palestine | 173 | $62,500 | $62,000 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in Lynn, IN?
The median household income in Lynn is $38,438, 47% 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 Lynn?
The median home value in Lynn is $83,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Lynn?
The median gross rent in Lynn is $661 per month, about 44.2% of household income.
Is Lynn, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Lynn?
The median age in Lynn is 50.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Lynn?
The average commute to work in Lynn is 32 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynn?
The unemployment rate in Lynn is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynn?
7.2% of adults in Lynn 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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