Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Michiana Shores is a small town in Indiana with a population of 433. Residents earn $92,500 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Michiana Shores receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Michiana Shores stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Michiana Shores is $92,500, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Michiana Shores is $448,300, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Michiana Shores is a highly educated community — 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Michiana Shores experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,500 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,573 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,096 |
| County GDP | $9,718M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 432 |
| Retail | 544 |
| Manufacturing | 268 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.58% |
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $448,300 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $560,731 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.2% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.6 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 603 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7564°N, 86.8182°W |
| County FIPS | 26021 |
Winner: Republican by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.8% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,237/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 544 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |