Living in Seymour, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seymour · Census data 2020–2024
Seymour has 22,371 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $64,426 (10% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $162,800, the median rent is $1,011/month.
Seymour at a glance
- Population
- 22,371
- Median age
- 33.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $64,426State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $162,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 59.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Seymour a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Seymour
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seymour the median home value is $162,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Seymour median household income
The median household income in Seymour is $64,426 and the income per person is $28,488. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Seymour: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,031
- Owner-occupied
- 59.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.1%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.62
Seymour demographics
- Population
- 22,371
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 8,382
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seymour ›
Education in Seymour
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Seymour have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seymour
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Seymour vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour | 22,371 | $64,426 | $162,800 | $1,011 |
| Rockford | 761 | $115,917 | $250,400 | — |
| Jonesville | 129 | $55,179 | $123,400 | — |
| Hayden | 288 | $83,359 | — | — |
| Brownstown | 3,040 | $62,756 | $146,600 | $658 |
| Crothersville | 1,720 | $55,909 | $120,300 | $1,034 |
| Waynesville | 116 | $48,625 | $143,300 | — |
| Country Squire Lakes | 3,057 | $57,201 | $26,600 | $1,149 |
| Mineral Springs | 742 | $115,685 | $232,800 | — |
More for people moving to Seymour
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What is the median household income in Seymour, IN?
The median household income in Seymour is $64,426, 10% 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 Seymour?
The median home value in Seymour is $162,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Seymour?
The median gross rent in Seymour is $1,011 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Seymour, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Seymour?
The median age in Seymour is 33.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Seymour?
The average commute to work in Seymour is 19 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seymour?
The unemployment rate in Seymour is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seymour?
18.1% of adults in Seymour 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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