What are the schools like in Schneider, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Schneider?

The median household income in Schneider, IN is $66,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Schneider, IN?

Schneider has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Schneider, IN affordable or expensive?

Schneider's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Schneider is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $123,600 and the median rent is $975 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Schneider, IN?

Schneider has a violent crime rate of 196.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 945.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Schneider, IN a Good Place to Live?

Schneider is a small town of 187 in Indiana, with a median household income of $66,563 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Schneider stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Schneider is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Schneider 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: 102.6

Schneider's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Schneider costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Schneider, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$123,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$975	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Schneider's violent crime rate is 196.1 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

196.1 /100k

Property Crime

945.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Schneider, 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	5.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Schneider sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Schneider, IN
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Schneider, IN	National Avg
Population	187	—
Median Age	27.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.6%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sumava Resorts, IN 2 mi Lake Village, IN 4 mi Shelby, IN 5 mi Thayer, IN 6 mi Lowell, IN 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Schneider

Schneider, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46376

Schneider vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schneider, IN affordable or expensive?

Schneider's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Schneider roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $123,600 and median rent is $975/month.

What is the crime rate in Schneider, IN?

Schneider's violent crime rate is 196.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 945.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Schneider?

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

Is Schneider, IN a good place to live?

Schneider, IN has a population of 187, a median household income of $66,563, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. 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 Schneider?

Schneider averages 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Schneider?

Schneider, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46376.

What is the population of Schneider?

The population of Schneider, Indiana is 187 with a median age of 27.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Schneider?

Key numbers for living in Schneider: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $123,600, median household income $66,563, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schneider side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.