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Cost of Living in St. John, IN

Population 22,567 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$989
Median home value$406,300
Median household income$131,467

The median rent in St. John, IN is $989/month, 7% lower than the Indiana median and 30% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $406,300, 22% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $131,467 a year, 83% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 9.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,560/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,054/mo

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St. John vs. Indiana vs. U.S.

St. JohnIndianaU.S.
Median rent$989$1,062$1,413
Median home value$406,300$218,200$332,700
Median household income$131,467$71,957$80,734
Homeownership rate97.4%70.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher43.7%29.5%35.7%
Poverty rate2.1%12.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.3%4.3%5.2%
Work from home12.5%10.7%15.1%
Median age42.338.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in St. John, IN?

The median gross rent in St. John, IN is $989 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in St. John, IN?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,560 a year in gross income.

Is St. John, IN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 times the median household income.

Other cities in Indiana

Indianapolis city, INRent $1,156 · Income $66,219Fort Wayne, INRent $999 · Income $61,422Evansville, INRent $975 · Income $53,387South Bend, INRent $1,033 · Income $55,786Fishers, INRent $1,611 · Income $130,203Carmel, INRent $1,712 · Income $141,505

Cities with a similar cost of living

Oakville, MORent $1,091 · Income $106,362Farmington, MNRent $1,241 · Income $123,673Mokena, ILRent $1,254 · Income $123,889Perrysburg, OHRent $1,198 · Income $111,643Urbandale, IARent $1,211 · Income $112,795Marion, IARent $961 · Income $86,743

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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