Winona Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,073 Population 1,720/sq mi density
$97,813 Median Income $49,919 per capita
$242,400 Home Value $309,211 Zillow
$1,074 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime/100K 293 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,813 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $1,074/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Winona Lake, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,813
30% above
$49,919 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
14% below
Zillow: $309,211
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
8% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
293/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%
51% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Winona Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
86%
Rent
92%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winona Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winona Lake residents earn a median household income of $97,813 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,919. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Winona Lake is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,211. Median rent is $1,074/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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Winona Lake reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 293/100K.

Education

50.8% of adults in Winona Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winona Lake 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

Population5,073
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,720/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,813
Per Capita$49,919
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,400
Rent$1,074
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$309,211
Housing Units1,871
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property293/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation854 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Winona Lake was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.2% 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.