Cost of Living in Upland, IN

Population 3,935 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

58
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Upland offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $171,000 — costs less than 2.3 times median household income of $74,663, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Upland is about 45 miles northeast of Fishers, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 54% lower than Fishers' $370,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 56
Rent 61

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

About the Cost of Living in Upland

The median home value in Upland is $170,800 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $800/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,663/year is equal to than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, 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, Upland has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$170,800
44% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$399,449
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$800/mo
39% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.8x
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 79.4%
Renter-occupied 20.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$800
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,414/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
21.5 min
20% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.6%
Carpooled
6.0%
Walked
22.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
15.8%

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
$74,663
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,586
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
51% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.0%
Graduate degree 27.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 21.8
Male median age 21.7
Female median age 21.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Upland, IN?

Upland has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.

What is average rent in Upland, IN?

The median gross rent in Upland is $800 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Upland?

The median home value in Upland is $170,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Upland?

The median household income in Upland is $74,663 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Upland, IN?

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

Is Upland, IN affordable?

Yes, Upland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.

Upland at a Glance

Population
3,935
Median Income
$74,663
Home Value
$170,800
Median Rent
$800/mo
Unemployment
2.4%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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