At a Glance
Median Income
$84,679
$41,421 per capita
Home Value
$206,000
Zillow: $294,839
Median Rent
$920/mo
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
13.3% smoking rate
How Kalida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kalida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kalida a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kalida residents earn a median household income of $84,679 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,421. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kalida is $206,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,839. Median rent is $920/month, with 12.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
38.2% of adults in Kalida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kalida has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,711
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,679
Per Capita$41,421
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,000
Rent$920
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$294,839
Housing Units634
Rent Burden12.9%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation727 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Kalida was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.