Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Stanford is a small town in Indiana with a population of 463. Residents earn $128,356 per year, which is 71% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stanford receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Stanford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stanford is $128,356, which is significantly higher than the national average — 71% above $75,149. This places Stanford among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Stanford is $220,800, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Stanford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $128,356 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,028 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,132 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,896 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,439 |
| County GDP | $9,347M |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Healthcare | 422 |
| Retail | 390 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $220,800 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,008/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0921°N, 86.6646°W |
| County FIPS | 18105 |
Winner: Democrat by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Retail Stores | 390 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |