Living in Santa Claus, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santa Claus · Census data 2020–2024
Santa Claus has 2,793 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $89,659 (25% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $258,900, the median rent is $1,219/month.
Santa Claus at a glance
- Population
- 2,793
- Median age
- 43.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $89,659State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $258,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,219/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Santa Claus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Santa Claus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santa Claus the median home value is $258,900, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,219 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
Santa Claus median household income
The median household income in Santa Claus is $89,659 and the income per person is $41,690. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Santa Claus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,111
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.67
Santa Claus demographics
- Population
- 2,793
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 1,048
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santa Claus ›
Education in Santa Claus
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Santa Claus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santa Claus
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Santa Claus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Claus | 2,793 | $89,659 | $258,900 | $1,219 |
| Mariah Hill | 100 | $46,932 | $193,800 | — |
| Dale | 1,542 | $61,953 | $127,200 | $848 |
| Gentryville | 303 | $49,241 | $122,200 | $769 |
| St. Meinrad | 646 | $52,402 | $315,200 | $629 |
| Newtonville | 151 | $108,472 | — | — |
| Ferdinand | 2,351 | $70,000 | $187,900 | $807 |
| Chrisney | 442 | $55,625 | $102,900 | $625 |
| Troy | 608 | $52,639 | $96,800 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in Santa Claus, IN?
The median household income in Santa Claus is $89,659, 25% 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 Santa Claus?
The median home value in Santa Claus is $258,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Santa Claus?
The median gross rent in Santa Claus is $1,219 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Santa Claus, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Santa Claus?
The median age in Santa Claus is 43.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Santa Claus?
The average commute to work in Santa Claus is 30 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Claus?
The unemployment rate in Santa Claus is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santa Claus?
42.3% of adults in Santa Claus 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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