Living in Ross, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ross · Census data 2020–2024
Ross has 6,751 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $54,563 (24% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $119,100, the median rent is $1,101/month.
Ross at a glance
- Population
- 6,751
- Median age
- 42.7State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $54,563State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $119,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,101/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ross a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ross
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ross the median home value is $119,100, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,104 a month in housing costs.
Ross median household income
The median household income in Ross is $54,563 and the income per person is $29,196. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Ross: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,367
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.27
Ross demographics
- Population
- 6,751
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 2,970
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ross ›
Education in Ross
16% of adults 25 and older in Ross have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ross
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Ross vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross | 6,751 | $54,563 | $119,100 | $1,101 |
| Griffith | 16,273 | $76,636 | $210,100 | $1,235 |
| Gary | 68,113 | $38,731 | $94,700 | $1,012 |
| Highland | 23,680 | $78,062 | $233,300 | $1,230 |
| Schererville | 29,701 | $89,466 | $314,900 | $1,310 |
| Merrillville | 36,476 | $67,587 | $211,400 | $1,282 |
| Hobart | 29,558 | $75,160 | $215,200 | $1,206 |
| New Chicago | 2,225 | $57,313 | $134,100 | $1,141 |
| Munster | 23,733 | $110,187 | $334,300 | $1,507 |
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What is the median household income in Ross, IN?
The median household income in Ross is $54,563, 24% 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 Ross?
The median home value in Ross is $119,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Ross?
The median gross rent in Ross is $1,101 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Ross, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Ross?
The median age in Ross is 42.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Ross?
The average commute to work in Ross is 28 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ross?
The unemployment rate in Ross is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ross?
16% of adults in Ross 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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