Living in Vera Cruz, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vera Cruz · Census data 2020–2024
Vera Cruz has 62 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $70,000 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $68,900, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Vera Cruz is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vera Cruz at a glance
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 32.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $70,000State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $68,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Vera Cruz a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vera Cruz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vera Cruz the median home value is $68,900, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,075 a month in housing costs.
Vera Cruz median household income
The median household income in Vera Cruz is $70,000 and the income per person is $30,787. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Vera Cruz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.21
Vera Cruz demographics
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vera Cruz ›
Education in Vera Cruz
2.7% of adults 25 and older in Vera Cruz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vera Cruz
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Vera Cruz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Cruz | 62 | $70,000 | $68,900 | $1,125 |
| Linn Grove | 396 | $75,071 | $162,900 | — |
| Bluffton | 10,529 | $57,539 | $149,600 | $732 |
| Berne | 3,965 | $62,159 | $151,700 | $792 |
| Monroe | 707 | $74,063 | $164,400 | $699 |
| Poneto | 174 | $63,750 | $95,400 | — |
| Geneva | 1,347 | $52,500 | $127,300 | $676 |
| Liberty Center | 389 | $85,305 | $63,800 | — |
| Decatur | 9,811 | $58,646 | $142,800 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in Vera Cruz, IN?
The median household income in Vera Cruz is $70,000, 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 Vera Cruz?
The median home value in Vera Cruz is $68,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Vera Cruz?
The median gross rent in Vera Cruz is $1,125 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Vera Cruz, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Vera Cruz?
The median age in Vera Cruz is 32.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Vera Cruz?
The average commute to work in Vera Cruz is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vera Cruz?
The unemployment rate in Vera Cruz is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vera Cruz?
2.7% of adults in Vera Cruz 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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