Greencastle, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,863 Population 1,893/sq mi density
$54,217 Median Income $26,642 per capita
$154,000 Home Value $248,954 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,217 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $904/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Greencastle, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,217
28% below
$26,642 per capita
Home Value
$154,000
45% below
Zillow: $248,954
Median Rent
$904/mo
22% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Greencastle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
55%
Rent
78%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greencastle a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greencastle residents earn a median household income of $54,217 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,642. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 768 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greencastle is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,954. Median rent is $904/month, with 25.5% 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 1970.

Education

25.8% of adults in Greencastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greencastle has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,863
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density1,893/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,217
Per Capita$26,642
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,459M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,000
Rent$904
Ownership41.1%
Zillow$248,954
Housing Units3,679
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,446/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation860 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Greencastle was founded in 1821.
The median home in Greencastle was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.