Living in Markle, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Markle · Census data 2020–2024
Markle has 1,203 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $56,000 (22% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $138,300, the median rent is $765/month.
Markle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Markle at a glance
- Population
- 1,203
- Median age
- 43.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $56,000State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $138,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Markle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Markle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Markle the median home value is $138,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,145 a month in housing costs.
Markle median household income
The median household income in Markle is $56,000 and the income per person is $28,330. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Markle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 513
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.22
Markle demographics
- Population
- 1,203
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 496
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Markle ›
Education in Markle
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Markle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Markle
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Markle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markle | 1,203 | $56,000 | $138,300 | $765 |
| Uniondale | 309 | $84,375 | $110,500 | $1,042 |
| Zanesville | 488 | $67,212 | $162,500 | $693 |
| Huntington | 17,030 | $56,520 | $119,500 | $879 |
| Liberty Center | 389 | $85,305 | $63,800 | — |
| Roanoke | 1,940 | $71,488 | $185,200 | $817 |
| Ossian | 3,384 | $71,563 | $201,500 | $906 |
| Bluffton | 10,529 | $57,539 | $149,600 | $732 |
| Warren | 1,274 | $67,885 | $110,900 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in Markle, IN?
The median household income in Markle is $56,000, 22% 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 Markle?
The median home value in Markle is $138,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Markle?
The median gross rent in Markle is $765 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Markle, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Markle?
The median age in Markle is 43.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Markle?
The average commute to work in Markle is 28 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Markle?
The unemployment rate in Markle is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Markle?
14.7% of adults in Markle 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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