Living in Wheeler, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheeler · Census data 2020–2024
Wheeler has 283 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median home value is $202,300.
Wheeler is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wheeler at a glance
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 47.7State: 38.1
- Median home value
- $202,300State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Wheeler a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wheeler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheeler the median home value is $202,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Wheeler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.02
Wheeler demographics
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 140
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheeler ›
Education in Wheeler
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Wheeler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheeler
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Wheeler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler | 283 | — | $202,300 | — |
| Salt Creek Commons | 1,843 | $94,167 | $198,300 | $1,388 |
| South Haven | 7,241 | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,297 |
| Shorewood Forest | 3,263 | $165,972 | $479,100 | — |
| Portage | 38,082 | $76,276 | $224,200 | $1,231 |
| Hobart | 29,558 | $75,160 | $215,200 | $1,206 |
| Aberdeen | 1,490 | $94,926 | $367,100 | $2,109 |
| New Chicago | 2,225 | $57,313 | $134,100 | $1,141 |
| Lake Station | 13,185 | $59,591 | $137,400 | $1,124 |
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What is the average home price in Wheeler?
The median home value in Wheeler is $202,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Wheeler, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Wheeler?
The median age in Wheeler is 47.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Wheeler?
The average commute to work in Wheeler is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheeler?
The unemployment rate in Wheeler is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheeler?
6.3% of adults in Wheeler 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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