Woodburn, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Paulding County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,292 Population 1,254/sq mi density
$60,511 Median Income $25,802 per capita
$122,900 Home Value $289,674 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,511 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $943/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodburn, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,511
19% below
$25,802 per capita
Home Value
$122,900
56% below
Zillow: $289,674
Median Rent
$943/mo
19% below
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
83/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Woodburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
44%
Rent
81%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodburn 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

Woodburn residents earn a median household income of $60,511 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,802. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodburn is $122,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,674. Median rent is $943/month, with 14.6% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Woodburn reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 83/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Woodburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodburn 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 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,292
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,254/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,511
Per Capita$25,802
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,900
Rent$943
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$289,674
Housing Units434
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property83/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,074/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation750 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodburn was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.