Living in West Baden Springs, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Baden Springs · Census data 2020–2024
West Baden Springs has 543 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $42,857 (40% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $163,800, the median rent is $817/month.
West Baden Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Baden Springs at a glance
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $42,857State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $163,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is West Baden Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in West Baden Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Baden Springs the median home value is $163,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
West Baden Springs median household income
The median household income in West Baden Springs is $42,857 and the income per person is $31,558. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in West Baden Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.28
West Baden Springs demographics
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Baden Springs ›
Education in West Baden Springs
9.5% of adults 25 and older in West Baden Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Baden Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
West Baden Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Baden Springs | 543 | $42,857 | $163,800 | $817 |
| French Lick | 1,828 | $54,519 | $85,100 | $828 |
| Paoli | 3,125 | $42,906 | $150,700 | $799 |
| Orleans | 2,235 | $65,330 | $117,500 | $850 |
| Huron | 237 | $88,333 | — | — |
| Shoals | 679 | $38,333 | $151,500 | $383 |
| Dubois | 439 | $80,988 | $288,600 | — |
| Mitchell | 3,937 | $48,930 | $114,500 | $849 |
| Celestine | 422 | $145,122 | $219,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Baden Springs, IN?
The median household income in West Baden Springs is $42,857, 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 West Baden Springs?
The median home value in West Baden Springs is $163,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in West Baden Springs?
The median gross rent in West Baden Springs is $817 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is West Baden Springs, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in West Baden Springs?
The median age in West Baden Springs is 40.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in West Baden Springs?
The average commute to work in West Baden Springs is 18 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Baden Springs?
The unemployment rate in West Baden Springs is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Baden Springs?
9.5% of adults in West Baden Springs 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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