Living in New Carlisle, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Carlisle · Census data 2020–2024
New Carlisle has 1,998 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $66,824 (7% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $186,700, the median rent is $1,231/month.
New Carlisle at a glance
- Population
- 1,998
- Median age
- 36.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $66,824State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $186,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,231/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is New Carlisle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Carlisle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Carlisle the median home value is $186,700, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
New Carlisle median household income
The median household income in New Carlisle is $66,824 and the income per person is $34,175. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in New Carlisle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 955
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.29
New Carlisle demographics
- Population
- 1,998
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 859
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Carlisle ›
Education in New Carlisle
30.3% of adults 25 and older in New Carlisle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Carlisle
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
New Carlisle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Carlisle | 1,998 | $66,824 | $186,700 | $1,231 |
| Hudson Lake | 1,347 | $98,253 | $241,200 | — |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 490 | $88,018 | $266,800 | — |
| Galien | 470 | $45,221 | $138,100 | $981 |
| Three Oaks | 1,503 | $66,985 | $215,700 | $1,074 |
| Ardmore | 1,810 | $47,069 | $143,100 | $1,081 |
| Fish Lake | 684 | $80,976 | $190,800 | — |
| Buchanan | 4,223 | $56,163 | $154,300 | $903 |
| New Troy | 413 | $56,776 | $167,600 | $1,086 |
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What is the median household income in New Carlisle, IN?
The median household income in New Carlisle is $66,824, 7% 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 New Carlisle?
The median home value in New Carlisle is $186,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in New Carlisle?
The median gross rent in New Carlisle is $1,231 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is New Carlisle, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in New Carlisle?
The median age in New Carlisle is 36.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in New Carlisle?
The average commute to work in New Carlisle is 25 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Carlisle?
The unemployment rate in New Carlisle is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Carlisle?
30.3% of adults in New Carlisle 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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