At a Glance
Median Income
$53,120
$32,499 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $200,274
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
4,907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mishawaka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mishawaka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mishawaka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mishawaka residents earn a median household income of $53,120 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,499. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mishawaka is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,274. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 29.8% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Mishawaka reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,907/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Mishawaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mishawaka has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population50,907
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,813/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,120
Per Capita$32,499
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$1,041
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$200,274
Housing Units25,415
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property4,907/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary509/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation745 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Mishawaka was founded in 1833.
The median home in Mishawaka was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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