Living in St. Meinrad, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Meinrad · Census data 2020–2024
St. Meinrad has 646 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $52,402 (27% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $315,200, the median rent is $629/month.
St. Meinrad is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Meinrad at a glance
- Population
- 646
- Median age
- 33.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $52,402State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $315,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is St. Meinrad a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 26.1%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in St. Meinrad
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Meinrad the median home value is $315,200, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
St. Meinrad median household income
The median household income in St. Meinrad is $52,402 and the income per person is $23,783. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in St. Meinrad: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 338
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 36.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.38
36.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Meinrad has many vacation and second homes.
St. Meinrad demographics
- Population
- 646
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 216
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 13.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Meinrad ›
Education in St. Meinrad
32% of adults 25 and older in St. Meinrad have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Meinrad
- Unemployment rate
- 26.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 24%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.2%
St. Meinrad vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Meinrad | 646 | $52,402 | $315,200 | $629 |
| Ferdinand | 2,351 | $70,000 | $187,900 | $807 |
| Mariah Hill | 100 | $46,932 | $193,800 | — |
| Santa Claus | 2,793 | $89,659 | $258,900 | $1,219 |
| Dale | 1,542 | $61,953 | $127,200 | $848 |
| Bretzville | 172 | $93,750 | $245,000 | — |
| Huntingburg | 6,396 | $54,421 | $143,800 | $887 |
| Gentryville | 303 | $49,241 | $122,200 | $769 |
| Troy | 608 | $52,639 | $96,800 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in St. Meinrad, IN?
The median household income in St. Meinrad is $52,402, 27% 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 St. Meinrad?
The median home value in St. Meinrad is $315,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in St. Meinrad?
The median gross rent in St. Meinrad is $629 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is St. Meinrad, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 26.1%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in St. Meinrad?
The median age in St. Meinrad is 33.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in St. Meinrad?
The average commute to work in St. Meinrad is 17 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Meinrad?
The unemployment rate in St. Meinrad is 26.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Meinrad?
32% of adults in St. Meinrad 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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