McCordsville is a small town of 9,098 in Indiana, with a median household income of $103,539
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
McCordsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether McCordsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McCordsville 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
McCordsville's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McCordsville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
McCordsville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$298,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,093
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$103,539
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McCordsville's violent crime rate is 270.3 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
270.3 /100k
Property Crime
761.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McCordsville is served primarily by Geist Montessori Academy.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McCordsville, IN
National Avg
School District
Geist Montessori Academy
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
54.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McCordsville sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.7 inches of snow per year.
McCordsville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McCordsville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $298,800 and median rent is $1,093/month.
McCordsville's violent crime rate is 270.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 761.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McCordsville are operated by Geist Montessori Academy.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 54.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McCordsville, IN has a population of 9,098, a median household income of $103,539, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
McCordsville averages 35.7°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 26.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McCordsville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46055.
The population of McCordsville, Indiana is 9,098 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McCordsville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $298,800, median household income $103,539, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCordsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
