Housing data for New Carlisle, IN
New Carlisle, IN has an estimated 1,998 residents and 955 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in St. Joseph County.
27.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,231 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,998 (±277)
- Housing units
- 955 (±118)
- Households that rent
- 27.5%
- Median gross rent
- $1,231
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +4.3%
What stands out in New Carlisle
Households without a vehicle: 2.0% (±3.2 points) in New Carlisle, lower than in St. Joseph County (6.7%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,986 (±$265) in New Carlisle, higher than in St. Joseph County ($1,665).
Median gross rent: $1,231 (±$96) in New Carlisle, higher than in St. Joseph County ($1,062).
Average commute: 25.2 minutes (±2.2) in New Carlisle, higher than in St. Joseph County (21.1 minutes).
Housing in New Carlisle at a glance
- Median rent: $1,231 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,285 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 36.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 27.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $66,824 median household income
- Home values: $186,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,250 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,986 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 16.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 57.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 52.1% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 13.6% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 83.7% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 25.2 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +4.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 31.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
New Carlisle against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| New Carlisle | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,998 (±277) | 273,040 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 955 (±118) | 118,580 (±134) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 27.5% (±7.7 points) | 31.0% (±1.0 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,231 (±$96) | $1,062 (±$22) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $66,824 (±$3,625) | $66,868 (±$1,255) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $186,700 (±$14,972) | $192,800 (±$3,481) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,986 (±$265) | $1,665 (±$39) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 52.1% (±11.5 points) | 64.4% (±1.7 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 92.9% (±3.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.7 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 36.8 years (±3.9) | 36.7 years (±0.2) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
New Carlisle covers 2.0 square miles of land, about 985 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How New Carlisle has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,916 (±221) | 1,998 (±277) | +4.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 766 (±78) | 955 (±118) | +24.7% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $748 (±$178) | $1,231 (±$96) | +64.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $148,100 (±$15,619) | $186,700 (±$14,972) | +26.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $63,021 (±$6,587) | $66,824 (±$3,625) | +6.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,160 (±$155) | $1,250 (±$114) | +7.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,521 (±$243) | $1,986 (±$265) | +30.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 30.7% (±8.3 points) | 27.5% (±7.7 points) | −3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8% (±7.6 points) | 13.6% (±16.2 points) | +3.8 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.
Crime reported to police in New Carlisle
In 2023, the New Carlisle Police Department reported 418 violent and 783 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near New Carlisle
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Lake | 2.3 mi | — | $241,200 | 0.0% |
| Olive Township (St. Joseph County) | 2.6 mi | $1,043 | $232,100 | 22.9% |
| Hudson Township | 2.6 mi | — | $219,200 | 0.0% |
| Wills Township | 4.6 mi | — | $255,500 | 4.6% |
| Galien Township | 5.9 mi | $933 | $160,000 | 17.4% |
| Warren Township (St. Joseph County) | 6.5 mi | $1,644 | $239,200 | 2.1% |
| Galien | 6.6 mi | $981 | $138,100 | 21.8% |
| Galena Township | 7.3 mi | — | $254,900 | 7.5% |
Places in Indiana most like New Carlisle
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Township | $1,110 | $208,100 | $72,566 | 28.5% |
| Mooresville | $1,089 | $206,400 | $68,983 | 32.1% |
| Portage | $1,231 | $224,200 | $76,276 | 27.1% |
| Jeffersonville | $1,148 | $216,800 | $70,930 | 28.0% |
| Hobart | $1,206 | $215,200 | $75,160 | 30.5% |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | $1,248 | $218,600 | $76,594 | 26.3% |
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 New Carlisle, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $937 | $1,093 | $1,276 | $1,545 | $1,677 |
HUD income limits for New Carlisle, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,550 | $30,850 | $49,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,250 | $56,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,650 | $63,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,050 | $70,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,600 | $76,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,100 | $81,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,150 | $93,100 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $88,100.
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 New Carlisle
What is the average rent in New Carlisle, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in New Carlisle is $1,231 (±$96) 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 New Carlisle?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in New Carlisle, IN is $1,099 (±$238) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in New Carlisle?
New Carlisle has an estimated 236 (±71) renting households, 27.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in New Carlisle?
The median household income in New Carlisle is $66,824 (±$3,625) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in New Carlisle, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $186,700 (±$14,972) for owner-occupied homes in New Carlisle (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in New Carlisle?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in New Carlisle, IN is $1,250 (±$114) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is New Carlisle growing?
In New Carlisle, the number of residents went from 1,916 in 2015–2019 to 1,998 in 2020–2024 (+4.3%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carlisle town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carlisle town, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carlisle town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carlisle town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carlisle town, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carlisle town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carlisle town, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: South Bend-Mishawaka, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: South Bend-Mishawaka, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: New Carlisle Police Department (ORI IN0710500)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- 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 New Carlisle town, Indiana (place:52704, in state:18).
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 .