Knox, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,843
Population
970/sq mi density
$45,647
Median Income
$22,215 per capita
$125,300
Home Value
$216,420 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
397
Violent Crime/100K
3,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,647 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
397 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$125,300
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,672
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$125,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$216,420
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.1%
Owner-Occupied
39.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$725/mo
1 Bedroom
$729/mo
2 Bedroom
$956/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,212/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,266/mo
Census median rent:
$613/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $125,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $216,420 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $613 |
| FMR Studio | $725 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $729 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $956 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,212 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,266 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,672 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 32.9% |
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