Housing data for French Lick Township, IN
French Lick Township, IN has an estimated 4,587 residents and 2,285 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Orange County.
22.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $830 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−0.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,587 (±35)
- Housing units
- 2,285 (±177)
- Households that rent
- 22.9%
- Median gross rent
- $830
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −0.9%
What stands out in French Lick Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 8.4% (±2.8 points) in French Lick Township, higher than in Orange County (4.1%).
Average commute: 21.4 minutes (±3.1) in French Lick Township, lower than in Orange County (25.3 minutes).
Housing in French Lick Township at a glance
- Median rent: $830 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $849 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 59.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 22.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $61,173 median household income
- Home values: $120,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,136 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $774 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 8.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 47.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 56.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 39.1% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 21.4 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −0.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 18.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
French Lick Township against Orange County, its state and the nation
| French Lick Township | Orange County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,587 (±35) | 19,767 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,285 (±177) | 9,101 (±50) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 22.9% (±4.9 points) | 21.3% (±3.1 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $830 (±$50) | $855 (±$35) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $61,173 (±$8,769) | $65,873 (±$4,367) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $120,200 (±$50,393) | $158,700 (±$10,713) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $774 (±$154) | $917 (±$113) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 56.8% (±8.7 points) | 50.5% (±4.8 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) | 25.3 minutes (±1.7) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.4% (±4.2 points) | 84.9% (±2.9 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.3 years (±3.1) | 42.7 years (±0.9) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
French Lick Township covers 53.8 square miles of land, about 85 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How French Lick Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,627 (±18) | 4,587 (±35) | −0.9% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,287 (±147) | 2,285 (±177) | −0.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $665 (±$77) | $830 (±$50) | +24.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $88,300 (±$10,410) | $120,200 (±$50,393) | +36.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,049 (±$6,641) | $61,173 (±$8,769) | +27.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $946 (±$122) | $1,136 (±$66) | +20.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $538 (±$61) | $774 (±$154) | +43.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 29.7% (±4.8 points) | 22.9% (±4.9 points) | −6.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | −7.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in French Lick Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47432 | 39% | 4,809 | $845 | $111,400 | $65,723 |
| 47469 | 26% | 1,567 | $783 | $204,700 | $63,529 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near French Lick Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Lick | 0.4 mi | $828 | $85,100 | 34.2% |
| West Baden Springs | 1.7 mi | $817 | $163,800 | 37.0% |
| Jackson Township (Orange County) | 6.9 mi | — | $169,100 | 0.0% |
| Northwest Township | 7.2 mi | — | $155,700 | 4.4% |
| Orangeville Township | 7.4 mi | — | $221,400 | 0.0% |
| Paoli | 7.7 mi | $799 | $150,700 | 37.8% |
| Columbia Township (Dubois County) | 8.0 mi | — | $212,000 | 12.5% |
| Paoli Township | 8.3 mi | $858 | $168,300 | 26.9% |
Places in Indiana most like French Lick Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greentown | $850 | $123,400 | $60,521 | 19.6% |
| Fairview Park | $833 | $104,800 | $62,778 | 29.7% |
| Garrett | $858 | $154,200 | $64,179 | 20.5% |
| Owensville | $689 | $131,700 | $56,635 | 24.0% |
| South Whitley | $771 | $134,100 | $58,068 | 24.6% |
| Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County) | $718 | $147,000 | $55,625 | 24.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Indiana.
HUD Fair Market Rent for French Lick Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $759 | $826 | $1,014 | $1,378 | $1,637 |
HUD income limits for French Lick Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,600 |
| 2 people | $21,700 | $36,150 | $57,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,150 | $72,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,600 | $95,400 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Orange County, IN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $90,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about French Lick Township
What is the average rent in French Lick Township, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in French Lick Township is $830 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in French Lick Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in French Lick Township, IN is $526 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in French Lick Township rent-burdened?
59.1% of renting households in French Lick Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in French Lick Township?
French Lick Township has an estimated 469 (±104) renting households, 22.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in French Lick Township?
The median household income in French Lick Township is $61,173 (±$8,769) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in French Lick Township, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $120,200 (±$50,393) for owner-occupied homes in French Lick Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is French Lick Township growing?
In French Lick Township, the number of residents went from 4,627 in 2015–2019 to 4,587 in 2020–2024 (−0.9%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in French Lick Township?
The ZIP codes that cover French Lick Township are 47432, 47469.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 47432?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47432 is $845 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Orange County, IN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Orange County, IN
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for French Lick township, Orange County, Indiana (county subdivision:25990, in state:18 county:117).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .