Tri-Lakes, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,070 Population 313/sq mi density
$113,214 Median Income $49,312 per capita
$293,900 Home Value $274,084 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$293,900 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tri-Lakes, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,214
51% above
$49,312 per capita
Home Value
$293,900
4% above
Zillow: $274,084
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
26% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Tri-Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
151%
Home Value
104%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tri-Lakes a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tri-Lakes residents earn a median household income of $113,214 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,312. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 764 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tri-Lakes is $293,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,084. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

42.4% of adults in Tri-Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tri-Lakes 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 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,070
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,214
Per Capita$49,312
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,226M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123

Housing

A+
Home Value$293,900
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$274,084
Housing Units686
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation906 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Tri-Lakes was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.