Living in Salt Creek Commons, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salt Creek Commons · Census data 2020–2024
Salt Creek Commons has 1,843 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $94,167 (31% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $198,300, the median rent is $1,388/month.
Salt Creek Commons at a glance
- Population
- 1,843
- Median age
- 34.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $94,167State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $198,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,388/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Salt Creek Commons a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Indiana median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Salt Creek Commons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salt Creek Commons the median home value is $198,300, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,388 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,378 a month in housing costs.
Salt Creek Commons median household income
The median household income in Salt Creek Commons is $94,167 and the income per person is $34,164. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Salt Creek Commons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.09
Salt Creek Commons demographics
- Population
- 1,843
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 596
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salt Creek Commons ›
Education in Salt Creek Commons
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Salt Creek Commons have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salt Creek Commons
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 90.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Salt Creek Commons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Commons | 1,843 | $94,167 | $198,300 | $1,388 |
| South Haven | 7,241 | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,297 |
| Shorewood Forest | 3,263 | $165,972 | $479,100 | — |
| Aberdeen | 1,490 | $94,926 | $367,100 | $2,109 |
| Valparaiso | 34,733 | $69,872 | $267,300 | $1,224 |
| Portage | 38,082 | $76,276 | $224,200 | $1,231 |
| Hobart | 29,558 | $75,160 | $215,200 | $1,206 |
| Lake Station | 13,185 | $59,591 | $137,400 | $1,124 |
| Burns Harbor | 2,155 | $98,500 | $241,500 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in Salt Creek Commons, IN?
The median household income in Salt Creek Commons is $94,167, 31% 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 Salt Creek Commons?
The median home value in Salt Creek Commons is $198,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Salt Creek Commons?
The median gross rent in Salt Creek Commons is $1,388 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Salt Creek Commons, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Indiana median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Salt Creek Commons?
The median age in Salt Creek Commons is 34.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Salt Creek Commons?
The average commute to work in Salt Creek Commons is 29 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salt Creek Commons?
The unemployment rate in Salt Creek Commons is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salt Creek Commons?
21.6% of adults in Salt Creek Commons 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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