Housing data for Patoka, IN
Patoka, IN has an estimated 737 residents and 368 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Gibson County.
21.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $850 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−39.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 737 (±160)
- Housing units
- 368 (±83)
- Households that rent
- 21.2%
- Median gross rent
- $850
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −39.1%
What stands out in Patoka
Median real estate taxes: $480 (±$221) in Patoka, lower than in Gibson County ($1,301).
Median home value: $99,000 (±$34,520) in Patoka, lower than in Gibson County ($180,000).
Households without a vehicle: 1.2% (±1.3 points) in Patoka, lower than in Gibson County (4.0%).
Housing in Patoka at a glance
- Median rent: $850 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $731 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 33.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 21.2% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $48,958 median household income
- Home values: $99,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $992 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $480 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 57.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 64.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 63.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 21.0 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −39.1% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 21.5% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 1.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Patoka against Gibson County, its state and the nation
| Patoka | Gibson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 737 (±160) | 33,000 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 368 (±83) | 14,890 (±32) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 21.2% (±11.2 points) | 23.3% (±2.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $850 (±$246) | $935 (±$64) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $48,958 (±$21,173) | $67,573 (±$4,029) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $99,000 (±$34,520) | $180,000 (±$9,325) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $480 (±$221) | $1,301 (±$60) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 64.9% (±18.1 points) | 57.0% (±3.6 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 21.0 minutes (±5.2) | 20.6 minutes (±0.8) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 85.7% (±8.2 points) | 88.9% (±1.9 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 37.2 years (±5.1) | 40.2 years (±0.6) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Patoka covers 1.2 square miles of land, about 618 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Patoka has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,210 (±279) | 737 (±160) | −39.1% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 547 (±111) | 368 (±83) | −32.7% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $700 (±$149) | $850 (±$246) | +21.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $45,500 (±$24,745) | $99,000 (±$34,520) | +117.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $40,068 (±$10,338) | $48,958 (±$21,173) | +22.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $870 (±$237) | $992 (±$135) | +14.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $369 (±$55) | $480 (±$221) | +30.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 15.7% (±9.7 points) | 21.2% (±11.2 points) | +5.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±32.9 points) | 0.0% (±37.8 points) | 0.0 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.
Places near Patoka
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | 3.0 mi | $1,022 | $128,700 | 38.7% |
| Patoka Township (Gibson County) | 3.2 mi | $1,026 | $160,000 | 29.1% |
| White River Township (Gibson County) | 3.4 mi | $758 | $136,600 | 14.7% |
| Decker Township | 6.1 mi | — | $177,800 | 0.0% |
| Washington Township (Gibson County) | 6.8 mi | — | $144,000 | 6.7% |
| Hazleton | 7.0 mi | — | $69,000 | 4.2% |
| Center Township (Gibson County) | 8.6 mi | $1,055 | $136,300 | 13.2% |
| Francisco | 9.1 mi | $1,055 | $98,300 | 23.0% |
Places in Indiana most like Patoka
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve Township | $936 | $93,800 | $51,397 | 19.5% |
| Troy | $939 | $96,800 | $52,639 | 24.9% |
| Cayuga | $881 | $79,800 | $50,872 | 18.4% |
| Lyons | $859 | $82,100 | $53,365 | 25.2% |
| Washington Township (Greene County) | $859 | $83,200 | $54,038 | 19.0% |
| St. Joe | $805 | $87,100 | $55,000 | 22.2% |
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 Patoka, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $822 | $828 | $1,083 | $1,364 | $1,524 |
HUD income limits for Patoka, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,350 | $32,200 | $51,550 |
| 2 people | $22,100 | $36,800 | $58,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,400 | $66,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,000 | $73,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,050 | $91,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Gibson County, IN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $92,000.
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 Patoka
What is the median household income in Patoka?
The median household income in Patoka is $48,958 (±$21,173) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Patoka, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $99,000 (±$34,520) for owner-occupied homes in Patoka (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Patoka?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Patoka, IN is $992 (±$135) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Patoka?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Patoka, IN is $480 (±$221) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Patoka?
Patoka, IN has an estimated 368 (±83) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Patoka?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 52.2% of homes in Patoka, IN.
Is Patoka growing?
In Patoka, the number of residents went from 1,210 in 2015–2019 to 737 in 2020–2024 (−39.1%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patoka town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patoka town, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patoka town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patoka town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patoka town, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Patoka town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Patoka town, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Gibson County, IN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gibson County, IN
- 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 Patoka town, Indiana (place:58320, 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 last updated on .