Living in Terre Haute, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Terre Haute · Census data 2020–2024
Terre Haute has 58,427 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $43,126 (40% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $115,700, the median rent is $922/month.
Terre Haute at a glance
- Population
- 58,427
- Median age
- 32.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $43,126State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $115,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $922/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Terre Haute a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Terre Haute
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Terre Haute the median home value is $115,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $922 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,041 a month in housing costs.
Terre Haute median household income
The median household income in Terre Haute is $43,126 and the income per person is $25,369. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Terre Haute: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,372
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.23
Terre Haute demographics
- Population
- 58,427
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 23,220
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Terre Haute ›
Education in Terre Haute
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Terre Haute have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Terre Haute
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Terre Haute vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 58,427 | $43,126 | $115,700 | $922 |
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | $53,676 | $74,100 | $819 |
| Toad Hop | 257 | $90,938 | $93,800 | — |
| North Terre Haute | 4,534 | $54,640 | $152,900 | $695 |
| St. Mary of the Woods | 959 | $28,114 | — | $490 |
| Seelyville | 986 | $56,994 | $151,900 | $821 |
| Lakewood | 568 | $123,618 | $278,200 | — |
| Riley | 441 | $77,083 | $108,800 | $864 |
| Burnett | 101 | $47,857 | $67,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Terre Haute, IN?
The median household income in Terre Haute is $43,126, 40% 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 Terre Haute?
The median home value in Terre Haute is $115,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Terre Haute?
The median gross rent in Terre Haute is $922 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Terre Haute, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in Terre Haute?
The median age in Terre Haute is 32.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Terre Haute?
The average commute to work in Terre Haute is 19 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Terre Haute?
The unemployment rate in Terre Haute is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Terre Haute?
24.6% of adults in Terre Haute 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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