Cost of Living in Shelby County, IN

What does it cost to live in Shelby County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$66,449

Median Rent

$910/mo

Median Home

$170,000

Affordability

544

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$860
Property Tax$101
Insurance$57

Total Monthly$1,018
% of Income18.4%

Renting

Median Rent$910
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$935
% of Income16.4%

Living in Shelby County, Indiana

Shelby County has a median household income of $66,449 with housing costs that represent 18.4% of income for owners and 16.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.