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Housing Affordability in Vanderburgh County, IN
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 29.2%
- Indiana 25.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 47.9%
- Indiana 48.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 19.7%
- Indiana 16.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,331/mo
- Indiana $1,404/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more12,34247.9%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more9,92019.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more6,15023.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 29.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $572/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderburgh County, IN | 29.2% | 47.9% | 19.7% | 29.2% |
| Indiana | 25.5% | 48.1% | 16.8% | 29.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Vanderburgh County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 32.4% | 47.8% | 20.3% | 29.1% |
| Highland | 12.9% | 13.4% | 12.9% | 26.9% |
| Melody Hill | 13.4% | 30.8% | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Darmstadt | 19.6% | 64.1% | 16.8% | 40.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Vanderburgh County, IN?
- In Vanderburgh County, IN, 29.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Vanderburgh County compare with Indiana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Vanderburgh County is 29.2%, compared with 25.5% for Indiana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates