Cost of Living in Wayne County, IN

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

Median Income

$54,854

Median Rent

$793/mo

Median Home

$119,400

Affordability

627

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$604
Property Tax$85
Insurance$40

Total Monthly$729
% of Income15.9%

Renting

Median Rent$793
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$818
% of Income17.3%

Living in Wayne County, Indiana

Wayne County has a median household income of $54,854 with housing costs that represent 15.9% of income for owners and 17.3% 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.