Lizton is a small town of 680 in Indiana, with a median household income of $103,365
.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lizton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lizton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lizton 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
Lizton's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lizton costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lizton, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,029
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$103,365
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lizton's violent crime rate is 125.1 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
125.1 /100k
Property Crime
993.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lizton is served primarily by North West Hendricks Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lizton, IN
National Avg
School District
North West Hendricks Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lizton sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.0 inches of snow per year.
Lizton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lizton roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,000 and median rent is $1,029/month.
Lizton's violent crime rate is 125.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 993.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lizton are operated by North West Hendricks Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lizton, IN has a population of 680, a median household income of $103,365, 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.
Lizton averages 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 14.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lizton, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46149.
The population of Lizton, Indiana is 680 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lizton: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $180,000, median household income $103,365, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lizton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
