At a Glance
Median Income
$76,008
$29,548 per capita
Home Value
$202,400
Zillow: $320,904
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.1% smoking rate
How Wakarusa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wakarusa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wakarusa 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
Wakarusa residents earn a median household income of $76,008 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,548. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakarusa is $202,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,904. Median rent is $1,214/month, with 19.1% 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 1960.
Education
26.2% of adults in Wakarusa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakarusa 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 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,519
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,145/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,008
Per Capita$29,548
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,400
Rent$1,214
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$320,904
Housing Units860
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation858 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Wakarusa was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.