Living in Straughn, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Straughn · Census data 2020–2024
Straughn has 229 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $73,125 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $112,000, the median rent is $1,708/month.
Straughn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Straughn at a glance
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 47.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $73,125State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $112,000State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Straughn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Straughn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Straughn the median home value is $112,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $967 a month in housing costs.
Straughn median household income
The median household income in Straughn is $73,125 and the income per person is $29,190. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Straughn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 56.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.69
56.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Straughn has many vacation and second homes.
Straughn demographics
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Straughn ›
Education in Straughn
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Straughn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Straughn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Straughn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straughn | 229 | $73,125 | $112,000 | $1,708 |
| Lewisville | 282 | $50,208 | $114,300 | $875 |
| Dublin | 870 | $51,406 | $97,700 | $714 |
| Cambridge City | 1,657 | $51,071 | $103,100 | $788 |
| Milton | 323 | $47,083 | $83,900 | $686 |
| Spiceland | 840 | $65,875 | $118,300 | $789 |
| Dunreith | 204 | $57,250 | $104,200 | $1,250 |
| East Germantown | 229 | $45,179 | $95,400 | $940 |
| Mays | 103 | $43,889 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Straughn, IN?
The median household income in Straughn is $73,125, about the same as 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 Straughn?
The median home value in Straughn is $112,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Straughn?
The median gross rent in Straughn is $1,708 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Straughn, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Straughn?
The median age in Straughn is 47.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Straughn?
The average commute to work in Straughn is 24 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Straughn?
The unemployment rate in Straughn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Straughn?
15.3% of adults in Straughn 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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