At a Glance
Median Income
$97,344
$58,851 per capita
Home Value
$344,500
Zillow: $350,880
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.7%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aberdeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $97,344 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,851. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aberdeen is $344,500 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,880. Median rent is $1,669/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Aberdeen reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,912/100K.
Education
49.7% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,761
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density1,398/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,344
Per Capita$58,851
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,500
Rent$1,669
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$350,880
Housing Units815
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,912/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation769 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Aberdeen was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.