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Indiana.
About
Life in Indiana
Life here centers around Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which anchors the local economy and gives the borough a distinctly college-town vibe with a median age hovering around 22 and a college degree rate hitting 51 percent. The cost of living is genuinely affordable—median rent sits at $849 a month and median home values around $135,600—which means your paycheck stretches further than it would in Pittsburgh or most of the Northeast, though median household income is modest at $40,857. Winters are cold and snowy—expect snow between November and April—with warm summers and highest rainfall in summer months, so you need to genuinely like seasonal weather and be prepared for snow removal.
Indiana at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
23.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.7%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
+4.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Indiana: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Indiana, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (21.2%), and 2.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
12.1%
of residents
65 and Older
9.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
44.9%
of households
Married Couples
29.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.04
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 30% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Indiana
In Indiana, rent runs 30% below the PA average, and home values are 47% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,820
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $205,818 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above PA average
Unemployment in Indiana
Unemployment in Indiana County, which includes Indiana, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Indiana: Indiana County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Indiana County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Indiana Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.9 min avg
How Indiana residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Indiana, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE)
Regional airport · few flights63k passengers boarded in 2025
- 57 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 146 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M 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 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Indiana runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
83.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
772
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Indiana Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
63.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Indiana County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Indiana County, which includes Indiana, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $306,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Winter Weather | $495,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $71,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $365,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $265,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
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
Indiana County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Indiana County, which includes Indiana, is typically good — 273 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
273
per year
Moderate Days
90
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Indiana County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Indiana has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.9"
Annual Snowfall
45.8"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
167
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 2.95" |
| Mar | 49°F | 25°F | 3.88" |
| Apr | 62°F | 35°F | 4.03" |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.81" |
| Jul | 83°F | 59°F | 5.13" |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.26" |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.52" |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.50" |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 3.64" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Indiana
Indiana has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Torrance State Hospital
Psychiatric · 14.9 mi away · Torrance
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Indiana
Indiana's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.9%
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
Colleges & Universities in Indiana
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Public · 4-year · 6,764 students · in-state tuition $11,724 · 55% graduate · median earnings $57,182 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Johnstown Flood National Memorial, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Indiana
Indiana has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Johnstown Flood National Memorial (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
41 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
60 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Indiana
Indiana Free Library Inc
845 Philadelphia St, Indiana
Cities Near Indiana
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Indiana?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Indiana FAQ
Is Indiana, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Indiana's median rent is $849/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $40,857/year. Median home value is $135,600.
Is Indiana, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Indiana's violent crime rate was 84 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 772 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Indiana, Pennsylvania?⌄
Indiana County, which includes Indiana, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Indiana, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Indiana is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $849/month and median household income is $40,857/year. The median home value is $135,600. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Indiana, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Indiana is 16 minutes, which is shorter than 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