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Housing Affordability in Vigo 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
- 33.1%
- Indiana 25.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 56.5%
- Indiana 48.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 19.7%
- Indiana 16.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,134/mo
- Indiana $1,404/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more8,43956.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more5,09819.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more4,24428.4%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.9%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $478/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo County, IN | 33.1% | 56.5% | 19.7% | 32.9% |
| Indiana | 25.5% | 48.1% | 16.8% | 29.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Vigo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 39.6% | 61.2% | 21.0% | 34.8% |
| North Terre Haute | 25.9% | 39.9% | 21.3% | 27.7% |
| West Terre Haute | 32.0% | 45.5% | 26.5% | 27.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Vigo County, IN?
- In Vigo County, IN, 33.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Vigo County compare with Indiana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Vigo County is 33.1%, compared with 25.5% for Indiana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates