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Van Buren, IN


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Van Buren, Indiana

Van Buren, Indiana, in Grant county, is 30 miles N of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 68 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 935 people lived in Van Buren.

The People and Families of Van Buren

In Van Buren, about 60% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Van Buren without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Van Buren had a median family income of $43,182.

Van Buren Housing

An estimated 83% of living spaces in Van Buren are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Van Buren offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Van Buren, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Van Buren Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Van Buren, IN

Comparing Van Buren 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 Old99
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built22
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