Here's what it costs to live in Mishawaka, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month, while the typical home is valued around $155,500. Households earn a median of $54,291 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$54,291
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,070
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$155,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$898
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,105
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,292
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,567
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
51,021
Latest estimate
Median Age
36 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,043
Per month
Avg Home Value
$207,833
Census ACS
January Avg
25°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.1%
What is the cost of living index for Mishawaka?
The cost of living index for Mishawaka is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Mishawaka?
The median gross rent in Mishawaka is $1,070 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Mishawaka?
The median household income in Mishawaka is $54,291 per year.
What is the median home value in Mishawaka?
The median home value in Mishawaka is $155,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Mishawaka?
Air quality data for Mishawaka is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Mishawaka?
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
