Living in Rocky Ripple, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rocky Ripple · Census data 2020–2024
Rocky Ripple has 631 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $72,813 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $194,800, the median rent is $1,463/month.
Rocky Ripple is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rocky Ripple at a glance
- Population
- 631
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $72,813State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $194,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,463/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rocky Ripple a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rocky Ripple
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rocky Ripple the median home value is $194,800, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,463 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,356 a month in housing costs.
Rocky Ripple median household income
The median household income in Rocky Ripple is $72,813 and the income per person is $44,898. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Rocky Ripple: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 357
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.07
Rocky Ripple demographics
- Population
- 631
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 305
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rocky Ripple ›
Education in Rocky Ripple
52.8% of adults 25 and older in Rocky Ripple have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rocky Ripple
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Rocky Ripple vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ripple | 631 | $72,813 | $194,800 | $1,463 |
| Crows Nest | 109 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Wynnedale | 210 | $111,250 | $350,000 | — |
| Meridian Hills | 1,767 | $211,528 | $661,700 | — |
| Williams Creek | 417 | $250,001 | $1,201,400 | — |
| Speedway | 13,968 | $60,147 | $228,600 | $1,141 |
| Warren Park | 1,599 | $42,906 | $185,800 | $952 |
| Clermont | 1,468 | $82,083 | $194,000 | $1,068 |
| Carmel | 101,651 | $141,505 | $486,800 | $1,712 |
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What is the median household income in Rocky Ripple, IN?
The median household income in Rocky Ripple is $72,813, 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 Rocky Ripple?
The median home value in Rocky Ripple is $194,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Rocky Ripple?
The median gross rent in Rocky Ripple is $1,463 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Rocky Ripple, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Rocky Ripple?
The median age in Rocky Ripple is 42.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Rocky Ripple?
The average commute to work in Rocky Ripple is 25 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rocky Ripple?
The unemployment rate in Rocky Ripple is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rocky Ripple?
52.8% of adults in Rocky Ripple 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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