Cost of Living in Speedway, IN

Population 13,622 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Speedway is a smaller Indiana community of around 14000 residents, where median household incomes of $57,158 and housing costs ($209,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Speedway sits roughly 6 miles west of Indianapolis city (balance). Housing prices track closely with Indianapolis city (balance)'s $207,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 69
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Speedway

The median home value in Speedway is $209,400 — 31% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,120/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,158/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above 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, Speedway has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$209,400
31% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$232,019
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
15% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,487/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.6x
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 46.4%
Renter-occupied 53.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,120
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,734/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
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.3%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
12.6%

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
$57,158
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,825
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
3% above avg
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.0%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.9
Male median age 36.5
Female median age 34.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 60 — Moderate
23%
Good air days/yr
259
Max AQI recorded
310
PM2.5 days
55
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
1,871
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Speedway, IN?

Speedway has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Speedway, IN?

The median gross rent in Speedway is $1,120 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Speedway?

The median home value in Speedway is $209,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Speedway?

The median household income in Speedway is $57,158 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Speedway, IN?

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

Is Speedway, IN affordable?

Yes, Speedway is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

Speedway at a Glance

Population
13,622
Median Income
$57,158
Home Value
$209,400
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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