Living in North Terre Haute, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Terre Haute · Census data 2020–2024
North Terre Haute has 4,534 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $54,640 (24% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $152,900, the median rent is $695/month.
North Terre Haute at a glance
- Population
- 4,534
- Median age
- 52.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $54,640State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $152,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $695/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Terre Haute a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Terre Haute
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Terre Haute the median home value is $152,900, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,185 a month in housing costs.
North Terre Haute median household income
The median household income in North Terre Haute is $54,640 and the income per person is $36,163. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in North Terre Haute: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,257
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.17
North Terre Haute demographics
- Population
- 4,534
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 2,076
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Terre Haute ›
Education in North Terre Haute
19.4% of adults 25 and older in North Terre Haute have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Terre Haute
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
North Terre Haute vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Terre Haute | 4,534 | $54,640 | $152,900 | $695 |
| Burnett | 101 | $47,857 | $67,900 | — |
| Tecumseh | 638 | $91,750 | $251,000 | — |
| Terre Haute | 58,427 | $43,126 | $115,700 | $922 |
| St. Mary of the Woods | 959 | $28,114 | — | $490 |
| New Goshen | 526 | $68,214 | $95,000 | — |
| Seelyville | 986 | $56,994 | $151,900 | $821 |
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | $53,676 | $74,100 | $819 |
| Rosedale | 609 | $50,655 | $99,000 | $658 |
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What is the median household income in North Terre Haute, IN?
The median household income in North Terre Haute is $54,640, 24% 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 North Terre Haute?
The median home value in North Terre Haute is $152,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in North Terre Haute?
The median gross rent in North Terre Haute is $695 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is North Terre Haute, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in North Terre Haute?
The median age in North Terre Haute is 52.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in North Terre Haute?
The average commute to work in North Terre Haute is 20 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Terre Haute?
The unemployment rate in North Terre Haute is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Terre Haute?
19.4% of adults in North Terre Haute 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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