Living in North Webster, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Webster · Census data 2020–2024
North Webster has 866 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $55,278 (23% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $204,500, the median rent is $995/month.
North Webster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Webster at a glance
- Population
- 866
- Median age
- 45.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $55,278State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $204,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $995/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is North Webster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Webster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Webster the median home value is $204,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $995 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
North Webster median household income
The median household income in North Webster is $55,278 and the income per person is $37,110. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in North Webster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 693
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.82
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Webster has many vacation and second homes.
North Webster demographics
- Population
- 866
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 476
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Webster ›
Education in North Webster
20.5% of adults 25 and older in North Webster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Webster
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
North Webster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Webster | 866 | $55,278 | $204,500 | $995 |
| Barbee | 1,464 | $95,375 | $244,500 | $1,326 |
| Oswego | 283 | $58,190 | $238,100 | — |
| Enchanted Hills | 1,039 | $64,625 | $197,000 | $1,131 |
| Cromwell | 631 | $48,698 | $123,100 | $938 |
| Syracuse | 3,233 | $71,833 | $199,400 | $1,115 |
| Leesburg | 652 | $101,563 | $172,300 | $1,071 |
| Pierceton | 1,451 | $80,625 | $117,600 | $912 |
| Kimmell | 604 | $77,857 | $114,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Webster, IN?
The median household income in North Webster is $55,278, 23% 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 Webster?
The median home value in North Webster is $204,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in North Webster?
The median gross rent in North Webster is $995 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is North Webster, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in North Webster?
The median age in North Webster is 45.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in North Webster?
The average commute to work in North Webster is 19 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Webster?
The unemployment rate in North Webster is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Webster?
20.5% of adults in North Webster 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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