Living in North Vernon, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
North Vernon has 7,078 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $51,429 (29% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $128,600, the median rent is $938/month.
North Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 7,078
- Median age
- 37.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $51,429State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $128,600State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Vernon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in North Vernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Vernon the median home value is $128,600, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,007 a month in housing costs.
North Vernon median household income
The median household income in North Vernon is $51,429 and the income per person is $26,818. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in North Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,050
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.30
North Vernon demographics
- Population
- 7,078
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 2,940
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Vernon ›
Education in North Vernon
13.9% of adults 25 and older in North Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
North Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vernon | 7,078 | $51,429 | $128,600 | $938 |
| Vernon | 193 | $78,750 | $85,000 | $725 |
| Country Squire Lakes | 3,057 | $57,201 | $26,600 | $1,149 |
| Hayden | 288 | $83,359 | — | — |
| Sardinia | 130 | $92,857 | — | — |
| Dupont | 279 | $64,338 | $116,700 | $1,000 |
| Commiskey | 139 | $90,188 | $164,800 | — |
| Westport | 1,651 | $49,129 | $137,800 | $705 |
| Elizabethtown | 372 | $53,750 | $153,000 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in North Vernon, IN?
The median household income in North Vernon is $51,429, 29% 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 Vernon?
The median home value in North Vernon is $128,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in North Vernon?
The median gross rent in North Vernon is $938 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is North Vernon, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in North Vernon?
The median age in North Vernon is 37.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in North Vernon?
The average commute to work in North Vernon is 23 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Vernon?
The unemployment rate in North Vernon is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Vernon?
13.9% of adults in North Vernon 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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