Fish Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaPorte County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
954 Population 619/sq mi density
$69,417 Median Income $28,712 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $223,362 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,417 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $892/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fish Lake, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,417
8% below
$28,712 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
36% below
Zillow: $223,362
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Fish Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fish Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
64%
Rent
77%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fish Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fish Lake residents earn a median household income of $69,417 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,712. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,494 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fish Lake is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,362. Median rent is $892/month, with 17.2% 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 1961.

Education

12.5% of adults in Fish Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fish Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population954
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,417
Per Capita$28,712
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$892
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$223,362
Housing Units568
Rent Burden17.2%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation689 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Fish Lake was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.