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Middlebury, IN


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Middlebury, Indiana

Middlebury, Indiana, in Elkhart county, is 14 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 101 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The town is conveniently located inside the Elkhart - Goshen metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,956 people in Middlebury.

The People and Families of Middlebury

In Middlebury, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Middlebury are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middlebury had a median family income of $60,313. Middlebury has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Middlebury living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Middlebury, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Middlebury. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Middlebury Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Middlebury is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Middlebury, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Middlebury, 95% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Middlebury than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMiddlebury Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMiddlebury Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Middlebury Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Middlebury Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Middlebury People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Middlebury Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Middlebury College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Middlebury Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Middlebury, IN

Comparing Middlebury 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
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