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Schaefer Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
245 Population 1,114/sq mi density
$177,632 Median Income $71,449 per capita
$265,800 Home Value $240,372 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 4,332 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$177,632 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Schaefer Lake, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$177,632
136% above
$71,449 per capita
Home Value
$265,800
6% below
Zillow: $240,372
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
4,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
40% above
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Schaefer Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Schaefer Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
236%
Home Value
94%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schaefer Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schaefer Lake residents earn a median household income of $177,632 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $71,449. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Schaefer Lake is $265,800 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,372. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Schaefer Lake reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,332/100K.

Education

47.1% of adults in Schaefer Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schaefer Lake has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population245
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density1,114/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$177,632
Per Capita$71,449
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$240,372
Housing Units66
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property4,332/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation706 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Schaefer Lake was built in 1977.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.