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Ligonier, IN


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Ligonier, Indiana

Ligonier, Indiana, in Noble county, is 25 miles SE of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 106 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of 4,357.

The People and Families of Ligonier

In Ligonier, about 50% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Ligonier is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ligonier had a median family income of $42,757.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ligonier ($750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ligonier Housing

About 66% of housing units in Ligonier are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Ligonier, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Ligonier than in most places of its size.

High Points

Ligonier strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Ligonier Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ligonier Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ligonier, IN

Comparing Ligonier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime57
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