Living in Worthington, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worthington · Census data 2020–2024
Worthington has 1,411 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $47,000 (35% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $91,400, the median rent is $572/month.
Worthington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Worthington at a glance
- Population
- 1,411
- Median age
- 38.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $47,000State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $91,400State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $572/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Worthington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Worthington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worthington the median home value is $91,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $572 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $931 a month in housing costs.
Worthington median household income
The median household income in Worthington is $47,000 and the income per person is $29,482. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Worthington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 739
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.18
Worthington demographics
- Population
- 1,411
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 648
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worthington ›
Education in Worthington
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Worthington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worthington
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Worthington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 1,411 | $47,000 | $91,400 | $572 |
| Bloomfield | 2,713 | $54,948 | $109,800 | $732 |
| Switz City | 306 | $42,500 | $57,900 | $681 |
| Coal City | 161 | $35,357 | — | — |
| Lyons | 920 | $53,365 | $82,100 | $859 |
| Linton | 5,260 | $45,440 | $86,000 | $812 |
| Midland | 159 | $78,024 | — | — |
| Solsberry | 184 | $230,724 | $447,400 | — |
| Jasonville | 1,979 | $41,328 | $65,900 | $807 |
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What is the median household income in Worthington, IN?
The median household income in Worthington is $47,000, 35% 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 Worthington?
The median home value in Worthington is $91,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Worthington?
The median gross rent in Worthington is $572 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Worthington, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in Worthington?
The median age in Worthington is 38.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Worthington?
The average commute to work in Worthington is 30 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worthington?
The unemployment rate in Worthington is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worthington?
14.9% of adults in Worthington 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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