Kendallville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,094 Population 1,649/sq mi density
$60,909 Median Income $30,098 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $230,210 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
205 Violent Crime/100K 704 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,909 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kendallville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,909
19% below
$30,098 per capita
Home Value
$130,600
54% below
Zillow: $230,210
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
46% below
704/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Kendallville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
46%
Rent
60%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kendallville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kendallville residents earn a median household income of $60,909 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,098. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kendallville is $130,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,210. Median rent is $696/month, with 29.0% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Kendallville reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 704/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Kendallville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kendallville 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 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,094
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,649/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,909
Per Capita$30,098
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$696
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$230,210
Housing Units4,684
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent205/100K
Property704/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation990 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kendallville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.