Simonton Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Elkhart County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,113 Population 1,220/sq mi density
$74,233 Median Income $41,254 per capita
$230,600 Home Value $219,024 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 42.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,233 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $1,101/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Simonton Lake, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,233
1% below
$41,254 per capita
Home Value
$230,600
18% below
Zillow: $219,024
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Simonton Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
82%
Rent
95%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Simonton Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Simonton Lake residents earn a median household income of $74,233 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,254. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Simonton Lake is $230,600 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,024. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 42.6% 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 1985.

Education

24.3% of adults in Simonton Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Simonton Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population4,113
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,220/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,233
Per Capita$41,254
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,600
Rent$1,101
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$219,024
Housing Units2,004
Rent Burden42.6%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,847/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation781 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Simonton Lake was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.