Housing by town in Starke County, Indiana
Starke County, Indiana has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $712 (±$103) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $697 in 2015–2019 (+2.2%; Down after inflation).
North Bend Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,301) and Knox the lowest ($540).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $712 (±$103)
- Households that rent
- 17.0%
- Median household income
- $63,960
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Starke County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Township | $977 | 16.5% | $67,404 | $200,800 | $1,531 |
| Center Township (Starke County) | $607 | 27.8% | $56,556 | $157,400 | $890 |
| Davis Township (Starke County) | $873 | 18.0% | $84,063 | $127,300 | $935 |
| Hamlet | $895 | 22.5% | $73,542 | $112,300 | $712 |
| Jackson Township (Starke County) | — | 5.7% | $45,313 | $155,200 | $1,186 |
| Knox | $540 | 40.6% | $48,931 | $140,300 | $710 |
| Koontz Lake | $663 | 11.6% | $80,538 | $143,200 | $777 |
| North Bend Township | $1,301 | 10.9% | $61,375 | $157,000 | $877 |
| North Judson | $769 | 34.6% | $55,086 | $134,500 | $1,119 |
| Oregon Township (Starke County) | $646 | 6.8% | $71,094 | $140,200 | $926 |
| Railroad Township | — | 11.2% | $90,000 | $233,100 | $1,493 |
| Washington Township (Starke County) | $656 | 7.1% | $67,619 | $194,000 | $1,065 |
| Wayne Township (Starke County) | $808 | 19.8% | $60,250 | $134,600 | $843 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,850 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,950 | $54,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,200 | $61,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
How the places in Starke County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Starke County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 191 | 105 | 490 | 21,416 | 2 of 3 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Starke County recorded 41 violent and 105 property crimes, 191 and 490 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Starke County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starke County Sheriff's Office | 17,810 | 29 | 88 |
| Knox Police Department | 3,606 | 12 | 17 |
| North Judson Police Department | 1,803 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Starke County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46534 | 10,811 | $655 | $169,100 | $63,138 | 21.1% |
| 46366 | 5,601 | $819 | $136,500 | $60,182 | 17.4% |
| 46532 | 1,921 | $895 | $145,100 | $84,866 | 12.1% |
| 46531 | 1,825 | — | $141,900 | $57,786 | 4.4% |
| 46374 | 1,290 | $771 | $226,900 | $91,250 | 18.3% |
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Questions about Starke County
What is the crime rate in Starke County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Starke County recorded 191 violent and 490 property crimes per 100,000 residents (41 violent and 105 property crimes in all).
Which place in Starke County has the highest rent?
North Bend Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,301 (±$622) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Starke County has the lowest rent?
Knox has the lowest median gross rent, $540 (±$109) a month.
What is the median rent in Starke County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Starke County is $712 (±$103) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Starke County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Starke County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Starke County, IN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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