Living in Indianola, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indianola · Census data 2020–2024
Indianola has 3,468 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $98,684 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $503,800, the median rent is $1,443/month.
Indianola at a glance
- Population
- 3,468
- Median age
- 45.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $98,684State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $503,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,443/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Indianola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Indianola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indianola the median home value is $503,800, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,443 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,229 a month in housing costs.
Indianola median household income
The median household income in Indianola is $98,684 and the income per person is $53,918. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Indianola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,724
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.29
Indianola demographics
- Population
- 3,468
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 1,514
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indianola ›
Education in Indianola
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Indianola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indianola
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Indianola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola | 3,468 | $98,684 | $503,800 | $1,443 |
| Kingston | 2,496 | $90,625 | $585,300 | $1,357 |
| Suquamish | 4,084 | $86,224 | $456,100 | $1,460 |
| Woodway | 1,251 | $204,583 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Poulsbo | 12,165 | $116,250 | $620,100 | $1,886 |
| Port Gamble Tribal Community | 624 | $70,000 | $218,200 | $1,007 |
| Lofall | 1,800 | $113,750 | $528,300 | $2,012 |
| Shoreline | 61,431 | $112,751 | $811,100 | $1,985 |
| Bainbridge Island | 24,631 | $172,188 | $1,155,900 | $2,194 |
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What is the median household income in Indianola, WA?
The median household income in Indianola is $98,684, about the same as the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Indianola?
The median home value in Indianola is $503,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Indianola?
The median gross rent in Indianola is $1,443 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Indianola, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Indianola?
The median age in Indianola is 45.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Indianola?
The average commute to work in Indianola is 38 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indianola?
The unemployment rate in Indianola is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indianola?
40.7% of adults in Indianola 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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