At a Glance
Median Income
$70,208
$29,673 per capita
Home Value
$122,900
Zillow: $205,161
Median Rent
$773/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
18.0% smoking rate
How Ney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ney residents earn a median household income of $70,208 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,673. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ney is $122,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,161. Median rent is $773/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.1% of adults in Ney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ney 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 33.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density885/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,208
Per Capita$29,673
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$2,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,900
Rent$773
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$205,161
Housing Units118
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,496/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation712 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ney was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.