What are the schools like in Crows Nest, IN?

School district data for Crows Nest is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Crows Nest?

The median household income in Crows Nest, IN is $206,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Crows Nest, IN?

Crows Nest has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.7 inches.

Crows Nest, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Crows Nest, IN affordable or expensive?

Crows Nest's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crows Nest is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,656,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Crows Nest, IN?

Crows Nest has a violent crime rate of 832.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3231.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crows Nest, IN a Good Place to Live?

Crows Nest is a small town of 93 in Indiana, with a median household income of $206,875 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Crows Nest stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Crows Nest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crows Nest 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

Crows Nest's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crows Nest costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crows Nest, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,656,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$206,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Crows Nest's violent crime rate is 832.1 per 100,000 residents — 119% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

832.1 /100k

Property Crime

3231.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Crows Nest, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	91.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crows Nest sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation and 26.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crows Nest, IN
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.7"
Annual Snowfall	26.7"

Demographics

Metric	Crows Nest, IN	National Avg
Population	93	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.4%	22.2%
65 and over	37.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rocky Ripple, IN 1 mi North Crows Nest, IN 1 mi Spring Hill, IN 2 mi Meridian Hills, IN 2 mi Wynnedale, IN 2 mi

Crows Nest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crows Nest, IN affordable or expensive?

Crows Nest's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crows Nest roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $1,656,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Crows Nest, IN?

Crows Nest's violent crime rate is 832.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3231.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crows Nest?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Crows Nest, IN a good place to live?

Crows Nest, IN has a population of 93, a median household income of $206,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Crows Nest?

Crows Nest averages 35.7°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches with about 26.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Crows Nest?

The population of Crows Nest, Indiana is 93 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crows Nest?

Key numbers for living in Crows Nest: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $1,656,300, median household income $206,875, crime index 193 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crows Nest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.