Cost of Living in Huntingburg, IN

Population 6,504 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

50
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Huntingburg 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.

Huntingburg is about 40 miles northeast of Evansville, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Evansville's $129,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 41
Rent 63

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

About the Cost of Living in Huntingburg

The median home value in Huntingburg is $126,500 — 59% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $825/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,327/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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, Huntingburg has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$126,500
59% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$532,673
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$825/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
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 67.0%
Renter-occupied 33.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$825
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,439/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
20.3 min
25% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.2%
Carpooled
9.1%
Walked
2.2%
Work from home
6.1%

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
$52,327
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,438
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.8%
Graduate degree 2.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.3
Male median age 29.8
Female median age 39.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
63.6%
Good air days/yr
130
Max AQI recorded
236
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,815
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Huntingburg, IN?

Huntingburg has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Huntingburg, IN?

The median gross rent in Huntingburg is $825 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Huntingburg?

The median home value in Huntingburg is $126,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Huntingburg?

The median household income in Huntingburg is $52,327 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Huntingburg, IN?

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

Is Huntingburg, IN affordable?

Yes, Huntingburg is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

Huntingburg at a Glance

Population
6,504
Median Income
$52,327
Home Value
$126,500
Median Rent
$825/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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