Rent is lower than in 90% 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 15.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,720 a year. That is $19 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 29 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vincennes?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vincennes
| Size | Vincennes | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $598 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $937 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,126 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $696 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vincennes overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Vincennes, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vincennes
Life in Vincennes
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vincennes?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $194 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $111,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vincennes, IN?
Renting in Vincennes costs a median of about $968 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Vincennes?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,720 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vincennes cheap or expensive?
Vincennes is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $57,848. It ranks 29th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vincennes?
The median homeowner in Vincennes pays $859 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Vincennes 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 Vincennes?
The median home value in Vincennes is $111,600, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
16,586 people live in Vincennes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.