Living in Markleville, Indiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Markleville · Census data 2020–2024

Markleville has 739 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $89,167 (24% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $184,200, the median rent is $1,080/month.

Markleville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Markleville at a glance

Population
739
Median age
35.1State: 38.1
Median household income
$89,167State: $71,957
Median home value
$184,200State: $218,200
Median rent
$1,080/moState: $1,062
Homeowners
82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
Average commute
28 min

Is Markleville a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Indiana median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 8%.

Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Markleville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Markleville the median home value is $184,200, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,038 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Markleville$184,200
Indiana$218,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Markleville$1,080
Indiana$1,062
United States$1,413

Markleville median household income

The median household income in Markleville is $89,167 and the income per person is $33,756. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

Markleville$89,167
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in Markleville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
256
Owner-occupied
82.1%
Renter-occupied
17.9%
Vacant
3.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1969
Average household size
3.00

Markleville demographics

Population
739
Median age
35.1
Under 18
29.9%
65 and older
16.1%
Households
246
Foreign-born
1.1%
Veterans
14.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Markleville ›

Education in Markleville

9.8% of adults 25 and older in Markleville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Markleville9.8%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Markleville

Unemployment rate
3.9%State: 4.3%
Average commute
28 minState: 24 min
Work from home
7.4%
Drive alone
68.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.1%
Homes with broadband
95.9%

Markleville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Markleville739$89,167$184,200$1,080
Shirley1,022$67,083$113,100$615
Wilkinson385$81,250$133,700$917
Middletown2,235$56,008$96,200$867
Kennard415$58,125$110,700$1,089
Cadiz226$101,000$105,600$920
Willow Branch167$83,864$245,000—
Pendleton5,321$86,806$248,200$1,209
Anderson55,367$46,909$119,000$925

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Living in Markleville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Markleville, IN?

The median household income in Markleville is $89,167, 24% 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 Markleville?

The median home value in Markleville is $184,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.

How much is rent in Markleville?

The median gross rent in Markleville is $1,080 per month, about 24% of household income.

Is Markleville, IN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Indiana median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Markleville?

The median age in Markleville is 35.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).

How long is the commute in Markleville?

The average commute to work in Markleville is 28 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Markleville?

The unemployment rate in Markleville is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Markleville?

9.8% of adults in Markleville 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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