Below Average CostVery SafeMt Vernon Community School Corp
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Fortville is a small town of 5,206 in Indiana, with a median household income of $79,806
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fortville 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 Fortville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fortville 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
Fortville's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fortville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fortville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$217,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,035
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,806
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fortville's violent crime rate is 140.7 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
140.7 /100k
Property Crime
580.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fortville is served primarily by Mt Vernon Community School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fortville, IN
National Avg
School District
Mt Vernon Community School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fortville sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Fortville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fortville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $217,000 and median rent is $1,035/month.
Fortville's violent crime rate is 140.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fortville are operated by Mt Vernon Community School Corp.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fortville, IN has a population of 5,206, a median household income of $79,806, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Fortville averages 34.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches
with about 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fortville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46040.
The population of Fortville, Indiana is 5,206 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fortville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $217,000, median household income $79,806, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fortville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
