At a Glance
Home Value
$245,800
Zillow: $159,694
Violent Crime
155/100K
3,395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How South Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Center a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Center is $245,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,694. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
South Center reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,395/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in South Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans84.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,799
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
Home Value$245,800
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$159,694
Housing Units62
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property3,395/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation703 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in South Center was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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