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Shipshewana, Indiana, in La Grange county, is 20 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 104 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 536 people lived in Shipshewana.
In Shipshewana, about 56% of adults are married.
In Shipshewana, females are somewhat more common than males.
In 2000, Shipshewana had a median family income of $53,214. Many people in Shipshewana make a good living. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.
Shipshewana residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.
An estimated 49% of living spaces in Shipshewana are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Shipshewana, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability.
In Shipshewana, 80% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Shipshewana is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Shipshewana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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