At a Glance
Median Income
$75,321
$32,654 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
Zillow: $198,778
Median Rent
$920/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.5% smoking rate
How Stryker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stryker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stryker a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stryker residents earn a median household income of $75,321 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,654. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stryker is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,778. Median rent is $920/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
13.5% of adults in Stryker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stryker has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,202
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,321
Per Capita$32,654
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent$920
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$198,778
Housing Units562
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,265/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation719 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Stryker was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.