Cost of Living in Starke County, IN

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

Median Income

$59,916

Median Rent

$656/mo

Median Home

$145,600

Affordability

584

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$736
Property Tax$70
Insurance$49

Total Monthly$855
% of Income17.1%

Renting

Median Rent$656
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$681
% of Income13.1%

Living in Starke County, Indiana

Starke County has a median household income of $59,916 with housing costs that represent 17.1% of income for owners and 13.1% 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.