At a Glance
Median Income
$66,830
$38,481 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
Zillow: $239,985
Median Rent
$950/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
14.3% smoking rate
How Pandora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pandora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pandora a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pandora residents earn a median household income of $66,830 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,481. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pandora is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,985. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.3% 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 1954.
Education
25.1% of adults in Pandora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pandora has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,606
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,501/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,830
Per Capita$38,481
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$950
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$239,985
Housing Units632
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation773 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pandora was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.