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Anderson is a mid-sized city of 55,011 in Indiana, with a median household income of $44,974
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Anderson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Anderson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Anderson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.6
Anderson's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Anderson costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Anderson, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$101,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$873
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,974
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Anderson's violent crime rate is 419.1 per 100,000 residents
— 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
419.1 /100k
Property Crime
2256.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Anderson is served primarily by Anderson Community School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Anderson, IN
National Avg
School District
Anderson Community School Corp
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Elementary Schools
6
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Anderson sees average highs of 34.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Anderson's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Anderson roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $101,700 and median rent is $873/month.
Anderson's violent crime rate is 419.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2256.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Anderson are operated by Anderson Community School Corp.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Anderson, IN has a population of 55,011, a median household income of $44,974, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Anderson averages 34.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Anderson, IN is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 46011, 46013, 46012, 46016.
The population of Anderson, Indiana is 55,011 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Anderson: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $101,700, median household income $44,974, crime index 109 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anderson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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