Living in Woodburn, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodburn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodburn has 1,263 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $65,938 (8% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $137,000, the median rent is $939/month.
Woodburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodburn at a glance
- Population
- 1,263
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $65,938State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $137,000State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Woodburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodburn the median home value is $137,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Woodburn median household income
The median household income in Woodburn is $65,938 and the income per person is $29,491. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Woodburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 484
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.78
Woodburn demographics
- Population
- 1,263
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 35.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 455
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodburn ›
Education in Woodburn
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Woodburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodburn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Woodburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn | 1,263 | $65,938 | $137,000 | $939 |
| Harlan | 1,254 | $75,313 | $179,200 | $894 |
| Antwerp | 1,916 | $58,036 | $144,800 | $806 |
| Payne | 1,418 | $63,438 | $112,000 | $759 |
| Grabill | 1,108 | $66,563 | $150,200 | $850 |
| New Haven | 15,698 | $70,970 | $166,900 | $998 |
| Monroeville | 1,122 | $56,302 | $128,000 | $883 |
| Leo-Cedarville | 3,695 | $116,375 | $370,100 | — |
| Spencerville | 244 | $36,250 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Woodburn, IN?
The median household income in Woodburn is $65,938, 8% 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 Woodburn?
The median home value in Woodburn is $137,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Woodburn?
The median gross rent in Woodburn is $939 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is Woodburn, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in Woodburn?
The median age in Woodburn is 33.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Woodburn?
The average commute to work in Woodburn is 23 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodburn?
The unemployment rate in Woodburn is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodburn?
16.5% of adults in Woodburn 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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