Living in West College Corner, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West College Corner · Census data 2020–2024
West College Corner has 596 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $65,000 (10% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $121,200, the median rent is $750/month.
West College Corner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West College Corner at a glance
- Population
- 596
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $65,000State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $121,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $750/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West College Corner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West College Corner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West College Corner the median home value is $121,200, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,061 a month in housing costs.
West College Corner median household income
The median household income in West College Corner is $65,000 and the income per person is $31,767. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in West College Corner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 287
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.33
West College Corner demographics
- Population
- 596
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 256
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West College Corner ›
Education in West College Corner
31.5% of adults 25 and older in West College Corner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West College Corner
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
West College Corner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West College Corner | 596 | $65,000 | $121,200 | $750 |
| College Corner | 429 | $53,224 | $135,700 | $635 |
| Oxford | 21,753 | $40,764 | $238,000 | $997 |
| Liberty | 2,052 | $45,500 | $122,000 | $698 |
| Darrtown | 643 | $56,518 | $211,000 | $1,029 |
| Somerville | 208 | $58,438 | $103,800 | — |
| Camden | 2,029 | $49,063 | $117,400 | $894 |
| Lake Lakengren | 3,445 | $87,135 | $211,400 | $1,345 |
| Brownsville | 222 | $71,643 | $114,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in West College Corner, IN?
The median household income in West College Corner is $65,000, 10% 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 College Corner?
The median home value in West College Corner is $121,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in West College Corner?
The median gross rent in West College Corner is $750 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is West College Corner, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in West College Corner?
The median age in West College Corner is 40.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in West College Corner?
The average commute to work in West College Corner is 20 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West College Corner?
The unemployment rate in West College Corner is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West College Corner?
31.5% of adults in West College Corner 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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