At a Glance
Median Income
$56,286
$24,751 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
Zillow: $254,136
Median Rent
$854/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
66.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.2% smoking rate
How Ligonier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ligonier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ligonier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ligonier residents earn a median household income of $56,286 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,751. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Ligonier is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,136. Median rent is $854/month, with 27.0% 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.
Education
7.0% of adults in Ligonier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
66.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ligonier has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,263
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.8%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,286
Per Capita$24,751
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$854
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$254,136
Housing Units1,659
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation916 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+66.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Ligonier was founded in 1835.
The median home in Ligonier was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
22.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.