Mishawaka, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · St. Joseph County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
50,907 Population 2,813/sq mi density
$53,120 Median Income $32,499 per capita
$140,600 Home Value $216,127 Zillow
$1,041 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
244 Violent Crime/100K 2,629 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,120 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $1,041/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mishawaka, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,120
29% below
$32,499 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
50% below
Zillow: $216,127
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
10% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
36% below
2,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
50%
Rent
90%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mishawaka a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 6.7% (86% 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 $216,127. 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 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,629/100K. 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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population50,907
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,813/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,120
Per Capita$32,499
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$1,041
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$216,127
Housing Units25,415
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent244/100K
Property2,629/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault165/100K
Burglary355/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,846/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI45 (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.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.