At a Glance
Median Income
$88,125
$44,567 per capita
Home Value
$261,300
Zillow: $400,303
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
1,119/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Shadeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shadeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shadeland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shadeland residents earn a median household income of $88,125 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,567. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,253 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shadeland is $261,300 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,303. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 30.3% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Shadeland reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,119/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Shadeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shadeland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,257
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,125
Per Capita$44,567
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$13,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,300
Rent$1,073
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$400,303
Housing Units772
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property1,119/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation682 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shadeland was built in 1988.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
