Living in Ossian, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ossian · Census data 2020–2024
Ossian has 3,384 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $71,563 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $201,500, the median rent is $906/month.
Ossian at a glance
- Population
- 3,384
- Median age
- 44.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $71,563State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $201,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Ossian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ossian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ossian the median home value is $201,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,166 a month in housing costs.
Ossian median household income
The median household income in Ossian is $71,563 and the income per person is $34,535. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Ossian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,614
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.15
Ossian demographics
- Population
- 3,384
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 1,530
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ossian ›
Education in Ossian
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Ossian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ossian
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Ossian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossian | 3,384 | $71,563 | $201,500 | $906 |
| Uniondale | 309 | $84,375 | $110,500 | $1,042 |
| Zanesville | 488 | $67,212 | $162,500 | $693 |
| Hessen Cassel | 261 | $75,878 | $504,800 | — |
| Bluffton | 10,529 | $57,539 | $149,600 | $732 |
| Markle | 1,203 | $56,000 | $138,300 | $765 |
| Hoagland | 845 | $61,563 | $183,600 | — |
| Roanoke | 1,940 | $71,488 | $185,200 | $817 |
| Decatur | 9,811 | $58,646 | $142,800 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in Ossian, IN?
The median household income in Ossian is $71,563, about the same as 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 Ossian?
The median home value in Ossian is $201,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Ossian?
The median gross rent in Ossian is $906 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Ossian, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Ossian?
The median age in Ossian is 44.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Ossian?
The average commute to work in Ossian is 31 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ossian?
The unemployment rate in Ossian is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ossian?
29.5% of adults in Ossian 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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