Living in Poneto, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poneto · Census data 2020–2024
Poneto has 174 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $63,750 (11% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $95,400.
Poneto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poneto at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $95,400State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Poneto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poneto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poneto the median home value is $95,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $965 a month in housing costs.
Poneto median household income
The median household income in Poneto is $63,750 and the income per person is $37,288. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Poneto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.15
Poneto demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poneto ›
Education in Poneto
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Poneto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poneto
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Poneto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poneto | 174 | $63,750 | $95,400 | — |
| Liberty Center | 389 | $85,305 | $63,800 | — |
| Bluffton | 10,529 | $57,539 | $149,600 | $732 |
| Montpelier | 1,533 | $45,250 | $86,300 | $641 |
| Linn Grove | 396 | $75,071 | $162,900 | — |
| Warren | 1,274 | $67,885 | $110,900 | $919 |
| Uniondale | 309 | $84,375 | $110,500 | $1,042 |
| Pennville | 619 | $50,388 | $84,100 | $936 |
| Markle | 1,203 | $56,000 | $138,300 | $765 |
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What is the median household income in Poneto, IN?
The median household income in Poneto is $63,750, 11% 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 Poneto?
The median home value in Poneto is $95,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Poneto, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Poneto?
The median age in Poneto is 41.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Poneto?
The average commute to work in Poneto is 25 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poneto?
The unemployment rate in Poneto is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poneto?
13.2% of adults in Poneto 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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