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Kendallville.
About
Life in Kendallville
Kendallville is a community of 10,094 people in Indiana. The median household income is $58,939, median rent runs about $821 per month, and median home values are around $133,200. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Kendallville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
85.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kendallville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kendallville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.8%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.1%
of households
Married Couples
41.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Kendallville
In Kendallville, rent runs 23% below the IN average, and home values are 39% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$875
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $228,893 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Kendallville
Unemployment in Noble County, which includes Kendallville, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Kendallville: Noble County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Noble County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Kendallville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.7 min avg
How Kendallville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kendallville, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 112 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kendallville runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
145.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
444.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kendallville Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
44.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Noble County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Noble County, which includes Kendallville, the most common type is winter weather, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $158,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $842,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 15 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Noble County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Whitley County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Kendallville) is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
128
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Whitley County, IN (25 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kendallville has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Annual Snowfall
29.5"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.17" |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.41" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.65" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.47" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.18" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.69" |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.67" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.13" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 2.79" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.80" |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.55" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kendallville
Kendallville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Parkview Noble Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Parkview Dekalb Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 mi away · Auburn
Northeastern Center
Psychiatric · 12.8 mi away · Auburn
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kendallville
Kendallville's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 96 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kendallville
Kendallville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (96 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kendallville
Kendallville Public Library
221 South Park Avenue, Kendallville
Cities Near Kendallville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kendallville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kendallville FAQ
Is Kendallville, Indiana affordable?⌄
Kendallville's median rent is $821/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,939/year. Median home value is $133,200.
Is Kendallville, Indiana safe?⌄
Kendallville's violent crime rate was 145 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 445 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kendallville, Indiana?⌄
Noble County, which includes Kendallville, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kendallville, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Kendallville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $821/month and median household income is $58,939/year. The median home value is $133,200. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kendallville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Kendallville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from