Living in South Whitley, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Whitley · Census data 2020–2024
South Whitley has 1,660 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $58,068 (19% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $134,100, the median rent is $771/month.
South Whitley at a glance
- Population
- 1,660
- Median age
- 39.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $58,068State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $134,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South Whitley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Whitley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Whitley the median home value is $134,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,024 a month in housing costs.
South Whitley median household income
The median household income in South Whitley is $58,068 and the income per person is $30,142. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in South Whitley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 796
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.17
South Whitley demographics
- Population
- 1,660
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 761
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Whitley ›
Education in South Whitley
11.2% of adults 25 and older in South Whitley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Whitley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
South Whitley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whitley | 1,660 | $58,068 | $134,100 | $771 |
| Sidney | 123 | $50,250 | $118,800 | $1,188 |
| Larwill | 425 | $56,528 | $101,400 | $1,300 |
| Liberty Mills | 139 | $60,962 | $46,800 | — |
| Pierceton | 1,451 | $80,625 | $117,600 | $912 |
| Columbia City | 9,897 | $68,089 | $189,100 | $963 |
| Laud | 101 | $118,295 | — | — |
| North Manchester | 4,819 | $61,296 | $138,200 | $660 |
| Coesse | 154 | $93,750 | $166,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Whitley, IN?
The median household income in South Whitley is $58,068, 19% 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 South Whitley?
The median home value in South Whitley is $134,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in South Whitley?
The median gross rent in South Whitley is $771 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is South Whitley, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in South Whitley?
The median age in South Whitley is 39.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in South Whitley?
The average commute to work in South Whitley is 22 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Whitley?
The unemployment rate in South Whitley is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Whitley?
11.2% of adults in South Whitley 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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