Advance, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Advance is a small town in Indiana with a population of 418. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
418 Population 708/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $33,993 per capita
$164,800 Home Value $205,180 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $164,800
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.7%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,014
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

How Advance Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population418
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$33,993
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$10,412M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,800
Rent$1,014
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$205,180

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation930 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+90.4%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Libraries6

Is Advance a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Advance receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Advance stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Advance is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Advance is $164,800, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Advance experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Advance has a population of 418 with a density of 708 people per square mile. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

418
Total Population
708
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Advance vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Advance vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Advance is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Advance vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,993
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
IRS Avg AGI$87,147

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,317
County GDP$10,412M

Business (County)

Restaurants370
Healthcare401
Retail474
Manufacturing97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Advance is $164,800, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $205,180.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,800
42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$205,180
Median List Price$269,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$269,900
$/Sq Ft$82
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In Advance, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Advance vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death6,172/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities401

Crime Rates: Advance vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Advance has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.3 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall14.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation930 ft (283 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates39.9956°N, 86.6199°W
County FIPS18063
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 38.4%

Winner: Republican by 21.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.7%
30% below US avg
High School+90.4%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density708/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities401
Restaurants370
Retail Stores474

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Work from Home3.0%

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