Living in Remington, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Remington · Census data 2020–2024
Remington has 1,623 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $75,875 (5% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $146,100, the median rent is $746/month.
Remington at a glance
- Population
- 1,623
- Median age
- 50.7State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $75,875State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $146,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $746/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Remington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Indiana median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Remington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Remington the median home value is $146,100, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,108 a month in housing costs.
Remington median household income
The median household income in Remington is $75,875 and the income per person is $36,667. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Remington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 719
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.41
Remington demographics
- Population
- 1,623
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 673
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Remington ›
Education in Remington
22% of adults 25 and older in Remington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Remington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Remington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington | 1,623 | $75,875 | $146,100 | $746 |
| Wolcott | 1,033 | $66,875 | $113,900 | $844 |
| Goodland | 792 | $58,370 | $96,100 | $583 |
| Rensselaer | 5,573 | $60,331 | $153,800 | $936 |
| Reynolds | 718 | $58,750 | $123,900 | $1,300 |
| Brook | 900 | $53,571 | $116,200 | $880 |
| Fowler | 2,360 | $53,576 | $111,800 | $741 |
| Monon | 2,091 | $49,286 | $96,000 | $912 |
| Chalmers | 526 | $70,500 | $162,500 | $744 |
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What is the median household income in Remington, IN?
The median household income in Remington is $75,875, 5% higher 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 Remington?
The median home value in Remington is $146,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Remington?
The median gross rent in Remington is $746 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Remington, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Indiana median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Remington?
The median age in Remington is 50.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Remington?
The average commute to work in Remington is 22 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Remington?
The unemployment rate in Remington is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Remington?
22% of adults in Remington 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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