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Cost of Living in Johnson County, IN

Population 166,315 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,271
Median home value$284,600
Median household income$90,454

The median rent in Johnson County, IN is $1,271/month, 20% higher than the Indiana median and 10% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $284,600, 14% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $90,454 a year, 26% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $50,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,439/mo

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Johnson County vs. Indiana vs. U.S.

Johnson CountyIndianaU.S.
Median rent$1,271$1,062$1,413
Median home value$284,600$218,200$332,700
Median household income$90,454$71,957$80,734
Homeownership rate72.7%70.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher34.7%29.5%35.7%
Poverty rate7.4%12.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.0%4.3%5.2%
Work from home14.2%10.7%15.1%
Median age38.038.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Johnson County, IN?

The median gross rent in Johnson County, IN is $1,271 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Johnson County, IN?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $50,840 a year in gross income.

Is Johnson County, IN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 10% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Indiana

Marion County, INRent $1,153 · Income $66,346Lake County, INRent $1,131 · Income $71,493Allen County, INRent $1,021 · Income $70,737Hamilton County, INRent $1,574 · Income $121,530St. Joseph County, INRent $1,062 · Income $66,868Elkhart County, INRent $1,047 · Income $68,561

Counties with a similar cost of living

Benton County, WARent $1,306 · Income $89,874Isanti County, MNRent $1,273 · Income $87,440Greene County, VARent $1,309 · Income $89,808Camden County, NCRent $1,232 · Income $91,078Benton County, ARRent $1,277 · Income $93,506McKenzie County, NDRent $1,284 · Income $93,404

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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