Living in Medora, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Medora · Census data 2020–2024
Medora has 817 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $69,231 (4% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $82,300, the median rent is $1,018/month.
Medora is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Medora at a glance
- Population
- 817
- Median age
- 31.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $69,231State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $82,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,018/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Medora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Medora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medora the median home value is $82,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $939 a month in housing costs.
Medora median household income
The median household income in Medora is $69,231 and the income per person is $24,099. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Medora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 303
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 3.24
Medora demographics
- Population
- 817
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 252
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Medora ›
Education in Medora
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Medora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Medora
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Medora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medora | 817 | $69,231 | $82,300 | $1,018 |
| Vallonia | 411 | $82,902 | $148,000 | — |
| Brownstown | 3,040 | $62,756 | $146,600 | $658 |
| Campbellsburg | 635 | $49,688 | $150,400 | $818 |
| Saltillo | 117 | $41,649 | $46,000 | — |
| Canton | 148 | $100,179 | $126,300 | — |
| Salem | 6,489 | $56,538 | $144,700 | $690 |
| Little York | 208 | $64,583 | $159,400 | $1,021 |
| Bedford | 13,837 | $49,553 | $152,400 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Medora, IN?
The median household income in Medora is $69,231, 4% 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 Medora?
The median home value in Medora is $82,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Medora?
The median gross rent in Medora is $1,018 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Medora, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Medora?
The median age in Medora is 31.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Medora?
The average commute to work in Medora is 26 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Medora?
The unemployment rate in Medora is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Medora?
6.9% of adults in Medora 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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