Living in Osceola, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Osceola · Census data 2020–2024
Osceola has 2,593 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $66,503 (8% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $196,900, the median rent is $1,654/month.
Osceola at a glance
- Population
- 2,593
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $66,503State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $196,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,654/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Osceola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Osceola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Osceola the median home value is $196,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,352 a month in housing costs.
Osceola median household income
The median household income in Osceola is $66,503 and the income per person is $31,298. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Osceola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,038
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.54
Osceola demographics
- Population
- 2,593
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,019
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Osceola ›
Education in Osceola
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Osceola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Osceola
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Osceola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola | 2,593 | $66,503 | $196,900 | $1,654 |
| Mishawaka | 51,021 | $54,291 | $155,500 | $1,070 |
| Granger | 30,321 | $123,318 | $331,100 | $1,656 |
| Elkhart | 53,733 | $51,028 | $139,500 | $998 |
| Simonton Lake | 4,248 | $75,673 | $266,800 | $1,108 |
| Dunlap | 6,109 | $87,039 | $222,200 | $1,271 |
| Notre Dame | 6,890 | $19,886 | — | $1,258 |
| Edwardsburg | 1,472 | $52,500 | $122,200 | $950 |
| Gilmer Park | 1,055 | $76,818 | $156,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Osceola, IN?
The median household income in Osceola is $66,503, 8% 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 Osceola?
The median home value in Osceola is $196,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Osceola?
The median gross rent in Osceola is $1,654 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Osceola, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Osceola?
The median age in Osceola is 38.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Osceola?
The average commute to work in Osceola is 28 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Osceola?
The unemployment rate in Osceola is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Osceola?
28.6% of adults in Osceola 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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