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Cost of Living in Vigo County, IN

Population 106,109 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$924
Median home value$148,500
Median household income$52,976

The median rent in Vigo County, IN is $924/month, 13% lower than the Indiana median and 35% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $148,500, 55% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $52,976 a year, 26% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $36,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $751/mo

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Vigo County vs. Indiana vs. U.S.

Vigo CountyIndianaU.S.
Median rent$924$1,062$1,413
Median home value$148,500$218,200$332,700
Median household income$52,976$71,957$80,734
Homeownership rate61.7%70.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher26.3%29.5%35.7%
Poverty rate19.2%12.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.7%4.3%5.2%
Work from home5.5%10.7%15.1%
Median age36.338.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Vigo County, IN?

The median gross rent in Vigo County, IN is $924 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $36,960 a year in gross income.

Is Vigo County, IN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 35% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.8 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

Cameron County, TXRent $912 · Income $52,601Lowndes County, MSRent $930 · Income $53,812Pike County, OHRent $907 · Income $52,736Baldwin County, GARent $923 · Income $54,403Beckham County, OKRent $904 · Income $53,328Wilbarger County, TXRent $932 · Income $54,102

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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