Living in Trail Creek, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trail Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Trail Creek has 2,351 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $77,635 (8% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $191,800, the median rent is $947/month.
Trail Creek at a glance
- Population
- 2,351
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $77,635State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $191,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Trail Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Indiana median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Trail Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trail Creek the median home value is $191,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,248 a month in housing costs.
Trail Creek median household income
The median household income in Trail Creek is $77,635 and the income per person is $36,751. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Trail Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,032
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.43
Trail Creek demographics
- Population
- 2,351
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 968
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trail Creek ›
Education in Trail Creek
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Trail Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trail Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Trail Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Creek | 2,351 | $77,635 | $191,800 | $947 |
| Michigan City | 31,814 | $53,089 | $143,100 | $967 |
| Pottawattamie Park | 247 | $103,889 | $233,000 | $1,042 |
| Long Beach | 1,111 | $121,827 | $672,300 | — |
| Duneland Beach | 139 | $52,417 | $615,100 | — |
| Michiana Shores | 364 | $91,250 | $451,300 | $1,000 |
| Town of Pines | 530 | $55,000 | $159,000 | $833 |
| Michiana | 291 | $167,500 | $790,000 | — |
| Beverly Shores | 650 | $119,948 | $606,900 | $1,675 |
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What is the median household income in Trail Creek, IN?
The median household income in Trail Creek is $77,635, 8% higher 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 Trail Creek?
The median home value in Trail Creek is $191,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Trail Creek?
The median gross rent in Trail Creek is $947 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Trail Creek, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Indiana median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Trail Creek?
The median age in Trail Creek is 36.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Trail Creek?
The average commute to work in Trail Creek is 22 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trail Creek?
The unemployment rate in Trail Creek is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trail Creek?
23.4% of adults in Trail Creek 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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