Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Pendleton is a small city in Indiana with a population of 5,115. Residents earn $87,971 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pendleton receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Pendleton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pendleton is $87,971, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Pendleton is $236,200, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Pendleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 20.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,971 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,969 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,559 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,484 |
| County GDP | $5,526M |
| Restaurants | 230 |
| Healthcare | 308 |
| Retail | 345 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,964 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |
| Census Median | $236,200 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $329,777 |
| Median List Price | $364,813 |
| Median List Price | $364,813 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,154 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,168 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,964 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.25% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,656/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0058°N, 85.7714°W |
| County FIPS | 18095 |
Winner: Republican by 27 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Restaurants | 230 |
| Retail Stores | 345 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |