At a Glance
Median Income
$81,495
$43,698 per capita
Home Value
$237,300
Zillow: $310,205
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.6% smoking rate
How Heritage Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heritage Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heritage Lake 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
Heritage Lake residents earn a median household income of $81,495 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,698. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Heritage Lake is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,205. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
20.8% of adults in Heritage Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heritage Lake 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 43.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,913
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,495
Per Capita$43,698
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,459M
Avg Weekly Wage$975
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,300
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$310,205
Housing Units1,465
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,446/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation872 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Heritage Lake was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.