Van Buren, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
858 Population 1,479/sq mi density
$49,000 Median Income $25,041 per capita
$65,600 Home Value $162,383 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$49,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $763/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Van Buren, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,000
35% below
$25,041 per capita
Home Value
$65,600
77% below
Zillow: $162,383
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Van Buren Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
23%
Rent
66%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Van Buren residents earn a median household income of $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,041. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% 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 Van Buren is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,383. Median rent is $763/month, with 19.6% 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 1952.

Education

11.0% of adults in Van Buren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van Buren has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population858
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,479/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,000
Per Capita$25,041
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,600
Rent$763
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$162,383
Housing Units444
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation844 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Van Buren was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.