At a Glance
Median Income
$162,708
$99,648 per capita
Home Value
$712,500
Zillow: $632,555
Bachelor's Degree+
81.4%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
8.6% smoking rate
How Michiana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Michiana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Michiana a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Michiana residents earn a median household income of $162,708 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,648. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Michiana is $712,500 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $632,555. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
81.4% of adults in Michiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(142% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Michiana 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 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population289
Median Age66.7 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,708
Per Capita$99,648
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A
Home Value$712,500
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$632,555
Housing Units405
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation612 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.4%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+60.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute51 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Michiana was built in 1964.
44.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.