Living in Tennyson, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tennyson · Census data 2020–2024
Tennyson has 165 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $41,750 (42% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $92,500, the median rent is $838/month.
Tennyson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tennyson at a glance
- Population
- 165
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $41,750State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $92,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Tennyson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Tennyson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tennyson the median home value is $92,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Tennyson median household income
The median household income in Tennyson is $41,750 and the income per person is $23,295. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Tennyson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 75
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.32
Tennyson demographics
- Population
- 165
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tennyson ›
Education in Tennyson
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Tennyson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tennyson
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.4%
Tennyson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson | 165 | $41,750 | $92,500 | $838 |
| Folsomville | 130 | $39,414 | — | — |
| Gentryville | 303 | $49,241 | $122,200 | $769 |
| Chrisney | 442 | $55,625 | $102,900 | $625 |
| Boonville | 6,702 | $63,580 | $162,400 | $873 |
| Richland | 588 | $73,250 | $146,400 | $850 |
| Dale | 1,542 | $61,953 | $127,200 | $848 |
| Santa Claus | 2,793 | $89,659 | $258,900 | $1,219 |
| Newtonville | 151 | $108,472 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Tennyson, IN?
The median household income in Tennyson is $41,750, 42% 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 Tennyson?
The median home value in Tennyson is $92,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Tennyson?
The median gross rent in Tennyson is $838 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Tennyson, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Tennyson?
The median age in Tennyson is 38.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Tennyson?
The average commute to work in Tennyson is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tennyson?
The unemployment rate in Tennyson is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tennyson?
6.4% of adults in Tennyson 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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