Shadeland is a small town of 2,092 in Indiana, with a median household income of $76,250
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shadeland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shadeland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shadeland 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: 91.5
Shadeland's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shadeland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shadeland, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$233,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$966
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Shadeland's violent crime rate is 284.6 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
284.6 /100k
Property Crime
1194.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shadeland is served primarily by Tippecanoe School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shadeland, IN
National Avg
School District
Tippecanoe School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shadeland sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.5 inches of snow per year.
Shadeland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shadeland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $233,100 and median rent is $966/month.
Shadeland's violent crime rate is 284.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1194.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shadeland are operated by Tippecanoe School Corp.
The district has 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shadeland, IN has a population of 2,092, a median household income of $76,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Shadeland averages 33.2°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches
with about 20.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shadeland, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47909.
The population of Shadeland, Indiana is 2,092 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shadeland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $233,100, median household income $76,250, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shadeland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
