Living in Patriot, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patriot · Census data 2020–2024
Patriot has 183 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $56,818 (21% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $95,000, the median rent is $850/month.
Patriot is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patriot at a glance
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 48.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $56,818State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $95,000State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Patriot a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Patriot
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patriot the median home value is $95,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Patriot median household income
The median household income in Patriot is $56,818 and the income per person is $29,420. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Patriot: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 96
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.13
Patriot demographics
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 86
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patriot ›
Education in Patriot
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Patriot have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patriot
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Patriot vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot | 183 | $56,818 | $95,000 | $850 |
| Warsaw | 2,072 | $60,769 | $185,900 | $757 |
| Glencoe | 319 | $46,905 | $186,600 | $1,028 |
| Rising Sun | 2,474 | $58,843 | $155,700 | $823 |
| Verona | 1,394 | $144,507 | $451,600 | — |
| Belleview | 262 | $34,423 | $121,000 | — |
| Sparta | 272 | $51,375 | $116,700 | $1,063 |
| Union | 7,642 | $136,712 | $411,500 | $1,657 |
| Walton | 5,730 | $77,917 | $262,200 | $1,306 |
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What is the median household income in Patriot, IN?
The median household income in Patriot is $56,818, 21% 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 Patriot?
The median home value in Patriot is $95,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Patriot?
The median gross rent in Patriot is $850 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Patriot, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Patriot?
The median age in Patriot is 48.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Patriot?
The average commute to work in Patriot is 36 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patriot?
The unemployment rate in Patriot is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patriot?
9.3% of adults in Patriot 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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