Kendallville is a small city of 10,176 in Indiana, with a median household income of $59,971
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kendallville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kendallville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kendallville 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: 90.0
Kendallville's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kendallville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kendallville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$631
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,971
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kendallville's violent crime rate is 205.3 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
205.3 /100k
Property Crime
703.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kendallville is served primarily by East Noble School Corporation.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kendallville, IN
National Avg
School District
East Noble School Corporation
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kendallville sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.5 inches of snow per year.
Kendallville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kendallville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,800 and median rent is $631/month.
Kendallville's violent crime rate is 205.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 703.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kendallville are operated by East Noble School Corporation.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kendallville, IN has a population of 10,176, a median household income of $59,971, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Kendallville averages 31.7°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 29.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kendallville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46755.
The population of Kendallville, Indiana is 10,176 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kendallville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $119,800, median household income $59,971, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kendallville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
