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Cost of Living in Noble County, IN

Population 47,495 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$832
Median home value$196,800
Median household income$71,723

The median rent in Noble County, IN is $832/month, 22% lower than the Indiana median and 41% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $196,800, 41% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $71,723 a year, about the same as the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 13.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $995/mo

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Noble County vs. Indiana vs. U.S.

Noble CountyIndianaU.S.
Median rent$832$1,062$1,413
Median home value$196,800$218,200$332,700
Median household income$71,723$71,957$80,734
Homeownership rate77.1%70.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.8%29.5%35.7%
Poverty rate9.2%12.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.2%4.3%5.2%
Work from home4.6%10.7%15.1%
Median age39.438.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Noble County, IN?

The median gross rent in Noble County, IN is $832 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,280 a year in gross income.

Is Noble County, IN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 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

Watonwan County, MNRent $834 · Income $71,699Vernon County, WIRent $836 · Income $71,893Jasper County, IARent $836 · Income $71,311Henry County, ILRent $842 · Income $71,911Logan County, OHRent $845 · Income $71,551Brown County, OHRent $817 · Income $71,270

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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