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Santa Claus, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Perry County County
Santa Claus, IN
At a Glance
How Santa Claus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Claus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Santa Claus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Santa Claus residents earn a median household income of $101,875 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,559. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Claus is $247,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,901. Median rent is $1,275/month, with 20.8% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Santa Claus reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,918/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Santa Claus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Claus has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.