At a Glance
Median Income
$57,929
$30,105 per capita
Home Value
$136,800
Zillow: $178,916
Median Rent
$816/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
1,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bluffton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluffton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluffton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluffton residents earn a median household income of $57,929 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,105. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluffton is $136,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,916. Median rent is $816/month, with 25.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bluffton reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,608/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Bluffton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluffton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population10,539
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,929
Per Capita$30,105
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,800
Rent$816
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$178,916
Housing Units4,820
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property1,608/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary168/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation814 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Bluffton was founded in 1838.
The median home in Bluffton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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