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Is Huntingburg, IN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,04341% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,693about $4,891/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$143,80057% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,720 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Indiana. It is number 40 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Huntingburg
$1,043
$739
$1,312

How much do households earn in Huntingburg?

Under $25k
25.7%
$25k–50k
21.8%
$50k–100k
32.7%
$100k–150k
10.0%
$150k+
7.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Huntingburg

SizeHuntingburgU.S. average
1 bedroom$732$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,037$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,165$1,698

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

How expensive is Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg, so the Indiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Huntingburg

🏛️ Property tax$1,153a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$162a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Huntingburg

Commute to work19.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntingburg?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $45 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,043
Owning
$998

Owning assumes a typical $143,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,380 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Huntingburg, IN?

Renting in Huntingburg costs a median of about $1,043 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,720 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Huntingburg cheap or expensive?

Huntingburg is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $58,693. It ranks 40th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Huntingburg?

The median homeowner in Huntingburg pays $1,153 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg?

The median home value in Huntingburg is $143,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,396 people live in Huntingburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.