Cost of Living in Huntertown, IN

Population 10,984 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

97
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Huntertown sits on the smaller end of the Indiana city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 9 miles north of Fort Wayne, Huntertown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Fort Wayne's $170,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 84
Rent 116

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Huntertown

The median home value in Huntertown is $255,800 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,522/month, 16% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,808/year is 41% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Indiana's top state income tax rate is 3.0% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. Overall, Huntertown has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$255,800
16% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$273,819
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,522/mo
16% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$783
2 BR
$985
3 BR
$1,286
4 BR
$1,456
Owner-occupied 91.2%
Renter-occupied 8.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,522
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,136/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.7 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.2%
Carpooled
6.7%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
11.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.0%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$104,808
41% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,155
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
87% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.4%
Graduate degree 14.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.6
Male median age 34
Female median age 32.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
74%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
70
PM2.5 days
291
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Huntertown, IN?

Huntertown has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Huntertown, IN?

The median gross rent in Huntertown is $1,522 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Huntertown?

The median home value in Huntertown is $255,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Huntertown?

The median household income in Huntertown is $104,808 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Huntertown, IN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Huntertown is 7.0%. The Indiana state income tax top rate is 3.0%.

Is Huntertown, IN affordable?

Huntertown is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

Huntertown at a Glance

Population
10,984
Median Income
$104,808
Home Value
$255,800
Median Rent
$1,522/mo
Unemployment
0.6%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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