Living in Vincennes, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vincennes · Census data 2020–2024
Vincennes has 16,586 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $53,637 (25% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $111,600, the median rent is $793/month.
Vincennes at a glance
- Population
- 16,586
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $53,637State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $111,600State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Vincennes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Vincennes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vincennes the median home value is $111,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,040 a month in housing costs.
Vincennes median household income
The median household income in Vincennes is $53,637 and the income per person is $29,502. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Vincennes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,210
- Owner-occupied
- 51.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.3%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.12
Vincennes demographics
- Population
- 16,586
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 7,227
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vincennes ›
Education in Vincennes
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Vincennes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vincennes
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Vincennes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincennes | 16,586 | $53,637 | $111,600 | $793 |
| Bruceville | 446 | $55,000 | $92,700 | $675 |
| St. Francisville | 736 | $70,833 | $63,900 | $950 |
| Monroe City | 767 | $56,094 | $144,800 | $867 |
| Lawrenceville | 3,941 | $41,005 | $71,300 | $782 |
| Wheatland | 349 | $42,344 | $83,300 | $824 |
| Bicknell | 3,017 | $52,188 | $66,300 | $844 |
| Hazleton | 196 | $64,250 | $69,000 | — |
| Bridgeport | 1,826 | $53,036 | $72,100 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Vincennes, IN?
The median household income in Vincennes is $53,637, 25% 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 Vincennes?
The median home value in Vincennes is $111,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Vincennes?
The median gross rent in Vincennes is $793 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Vincennes, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Vincennes?
The median age in Vincennes is 36.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Vincennes?
The average commute to work in Vincennes is 15 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vincennes?
The unemployment rate in Vincennes is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vincennes?
16.8% of adults in Vincennes 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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