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Is Huntertown, IN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7142% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$118,022about $9,835/month · 36% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$298,20010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,560 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Indiana. It is number 115 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Huntertown
$1,714
Lowell
$1,242
Yorktown
$1,057
Danville
$1,502
Peru
$1,103
Martinsville
$1,106
Bargersville
$1,867

How much do households earn in Huntertown?

Under $25k
3.9%
$25k–50k
12.5%
$50k–100k
41.9%
$100k–150k
26.3%
$150k+
14.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Huntertown

SizeHuntertownU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,726$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,599$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,378$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Huntertown overall?

Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
74
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
86
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Huntertown, so the Indiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Huntertown

🏛️ Property tax$2,052a year · 0.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$146a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Huntertown

Commute to work21.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntertown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $355 a month less.

Renting
$1,714
Owning
$2,069

Owning assumes a typical $298,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,820 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Huntertown, IN?

Renting in Huntertown costs a median of about $1,714 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

How much do I need to make to live in Huntertown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,560 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Huntertown cheap or expensive?

Huntertown is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $118,022. It ranks 115th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Huntertown?

The median homeowner in Huntertown pays $2,052 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.

Is Huntertown more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Huntertown?

The median home value in Huntertown is $298,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

11,379 people live in Huntertown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.