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Santa Claus, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Perry County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,822
Population
435/sq mi density
$101,875
Median Income
$47,559 per capita
$247,400
Home Value
$289,901 Zillow
$1,275
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
14
Violent Crime/100K
1,918 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,875 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,400 home value, $1,275/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$247,400
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,275/mo
10% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
93.8%
43% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,111
Median year built: 1994
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$247,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$289,901
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
93.8%
Owner-Occupied
6.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$1,275/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1994
Average age of housing stock: 32 years
Homeownership Rate
93.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $247,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,901 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,275 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 93.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,111 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |