Warsaw, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
16,592 Population 1,225/sq mi density
$57,170 Median Income $29,624 per capita
$175,300 Home Value $265,299 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
414 Violent Crime/100K 1,778 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,170 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Warsaw, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,170
24% below
$29,624 per capita
Home Value
$175,300
38% below
Zillow: $265,299
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
11% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
9% above
1,778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Warsaw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
62%
Rent
89%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
109%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Warsaw a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Warsaw residents earn a median household income of $57,170 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,624. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Warsaw is $175,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,299. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 32.4% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Warsaw reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,778/100K.

Education

33.0% of adults in Warsaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Warsaw 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 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,592
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,225/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,170
Per Capita$29,624
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,300
Rent$1,035
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$265,299
Housing Units7,613
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent414/100K
Property1,778/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation821 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Warsaw was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.