Living in West Terre Haute, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Terre Haute · Census data 2020–2024
West Terre Haute has 2,092 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $53,676 (25% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $74,100, the median rent is $819/month.
West Terre Haute at a glance
- Population
- 2,092
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $53,676State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $74,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $819/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Terre Haute a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 10.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Terre Haute
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Terre Haute the median home value is $74,100, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $982 a month in housing costs.
West Terre Haute median household income
The median household income in West Terre Haute is $53,676 and the income per person is $36,997. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in West Terre Haute: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 827
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.86
West Terre Haute demographics
- Population
- 2,092
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 732
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Terre Haute ›
Education in West Terre Haute
8.1% of adults 25 and older in West Terre Haute have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Terre Haute
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 12.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
West Terre Haute vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | $53,676 | $74,100 | $819 |
| Toad Hop | 257 | $90,938 | $93,800 | — |
| St. Mary of the Woods | 959 | $28,114 | — | $490 |
| Terre Haute | 58,427 | $43,126 | $115,700 | $922 |
| North Terre Haute | 4,534 | $54,640 | $152,900 | $695 |
| Tecumseh | 638 | $91,750 | $251,000 | — |
| New Goshen | 526 | $68,214 | $95,000 | — |
| Lakewood | 568 | $123,618 | $278,200 | — |
| Riley | 441 | $77,083 | $108,800 | $864 |
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What is the median household income in West Terre Haute, IN?
The median household income in West Terre Haute is $53,676, 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 West Terre Haute?
The median home value in West Terre Haute is $74,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in West Terre Haute?
The median gross rent in West Terre Haute is $819 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is West Terre Haute, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 10.6%.
What is the median age in West Terre Haute?
The median age in West Terre Haute is 37.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in West Terre Haute?
The average commute to work in West Terre Haute is 24 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Terre Haute?
The unemployment rate in West Terre Haute is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Terre Haute?
8.1% of adults in West Terre Haute 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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