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Wooster, IN

Indiana

Wooster is a small town in Indiana with a population of 168. Residents earn $145,282 per year, which is 93% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
168 Population 560/sq mi density
$145,282 Median Income $37,952 per capita
$215,600 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$145,282 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,600 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $145,282
93% higher than US avg
Home Value $215,600
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.5%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Wooster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population168
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,282
Per Capita$37,952
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,836M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51
Rent Burden26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries6

Is Wooster a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wooster receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Wooster stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wooster is $145,282, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Wooster among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wooster is $215,600, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wooster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Wooster has a population of 168 with a density of 560 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%).

Population

168
Total Population
560
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wooster vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wooster vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wooster is $145,282, which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Wooster vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$145,282
93% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,952
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$77,961

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,157
County GDP$7,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare173
Retail284
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wooster is $215,600, 24% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$215,600
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built2004

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Rate2.03%
Wooster 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 is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates41.2067°N, 85.7376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.3-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 52.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.5%
9% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density560/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities173
Restaurants180
Retail Stores284

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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