Upland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,935 Population 1,253/sq mi density
$74,663 Median Income $22,586 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $244,199 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,663 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $800/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Upland, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,663
1% below
$22,586 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
39% below
Zillow: $244,199
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
30% above
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Upland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
61%
Rent
69%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Upland a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Upland residents earn a median household income of $74,663 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,586. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upland is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,199. Median rent is $800/month, with 26.9% 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 1971.

Education

43.7% of adults in Upland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Upland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,935
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density1,253/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,663
Per Capita$22,586
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent$800
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$244,199
Housing Units1,070
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Upland was built in 1971.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.