Kingsford Heights, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaPorte County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,313 Population 1,475/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $22,815 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $171,884 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 21.0% 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
3.6 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $805/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingsford Heights, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,938
26% below
$22,815 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
63% below
Zillow: $171,884
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Kingsford Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
37%
Rent
69%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingsford Heights 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

Kingsford Heights residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,815. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% 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 Kingsford Heights is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,884. Median rent is $805/month, with 21.0% 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 1954.

Education

7.7% of adults in Kingsford Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingsford Heights 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

Population1,313
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,475/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$22,815
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$805
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$171,884
Housing Units609
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation722 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Kingsford Heights was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% 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.