Living in Notre Dame, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Notre Dame · Census data 2020–2024
Notre Dame has 6,890 residents with a median age of 20.3. The median household income is $19,886 (72% lower than the Indiana median), the median rent is $1,258/month.
Notre Dame at a glance
- Population
- 6,890
- Median age
- 20.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $19,886State: $71,957
- Median rent
- $1,258/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 4.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.5%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Notre Dame a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 49.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Notre Dame
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Notre Dame the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Notre Dame median household income
The median household income in Notre Dame is $19,886 and the income per person is $7,397. 49.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Notre Dame: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 245
- Owner-occupied
- 4.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 95.7%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 1.74
Notre Dame demographics
- Population
- 6,890
- Median age
- 20.3
- Under 18
- 0.7%
- 65 and older
- 1.1%
- Households
- 232
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Notre Dame ›
Education in Notre Dame
79.5% of adults 25 and older in Notre Dame have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 39.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Notre Dame
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 10.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 59%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Notre Dame vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 6,890 | $19,886 | — | $1,258 |
| Roseland | 1,175 | $47,917 | $122,500 | $1,227 |
| South Bend | 103,085 | $55,786 | $140,400 | $1,033 |
| Mishawaka | 51,021 | $54,291 | $155,500 | $1,070 |
| Ardmore | 1,810 | $47,069 | $143,100 | $1,081 |
| Gilmer Park | 1,055 | $76,818 | $156,300 | — |
| Granger | 30,321 | $123,318 | $331,100 | $1,656 |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 490 | $88,018 | $266,800 | — |
| Osceola | 2,593 | $66,503 | $196,900 | $1,654 |
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What is the median household income in Notre Dame, IN?
The median household income in Notre Dame is $19,886, 72% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Notre Dame?
The median gross rent in Notre Dame is $1,258 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Notre Dame, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 49.2%.
What is the median age in Notre Dame?
The median age in Notre Dame is 20.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Notre Dame?
The average commute to work in Notre Dame is 10 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Notre Dame?
The unemployment rate in Notre Dame is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Notre Dame?
79.5% of adults in Notre Dame 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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