Metros where renters are the most overextended in Indiana
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.2%
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,508 (24.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,508 (24.4% of all housing units)
#25. New Castle
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.7%
- Median rent: $790
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,560 (27.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $790
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,560 (27.6% of all housing units)
#24. Kokomo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.7%
- Median rent: $839
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 48,283 (29.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $839
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 48,283 (29.5% of all housing units)
#23. Fort Wayne
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.8%
- Median rent: $698
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,378 (35.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $698
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,378 (35.6% of all housing units)
#22. Vincennes
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.0%
- Median rent: $732
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,620 (24.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $732
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,620 (24.3% of all housing units)
#21. Huntington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.2%
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,453 (26.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,453 (26.3% of all housing units)
#20. Peru
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.3%
- Median rent: $719
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,818 (24.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $719
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,818 (24.8% of all housing units)
#19. Crawfordsville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.3%
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,311 (28.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,311 (28.5% of all housing units)
#18. Elkhart
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.3%
- Median rent: $743
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,526 (30.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $743
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,526 (30.3% of all housing units)
#17. Washington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,542 (28.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,542 (28.7% of all housing units)
#16. Marion
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.5%
- Median rent: $751
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,591 (32.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $751
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,591 (32.0% of all housing units)
#15. Richmond
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $759
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,826 (30.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $759
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,826 (30.0% of all housing units)
#14. Madison
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $833
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 40,091 (31.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $833
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 40,091 (31.1% of all housing units)
#13. Evansville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.9%
- Median rent: $791
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,375 (27.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $791
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,375 (27.8% of all housing units)
#12. Frankfort
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.0%
- Median rent: $833
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,102 (24.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $833
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,102 (24.3% of all housing units)
#11. Plymouth
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $698
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,907 (23.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $698
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,907 (23.2% of all housing units)
#10. Wabash
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $874
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 37,281 (29.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $874
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 37,281 (29.4% of all housing units)
#9. South Bend
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $733
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,134 (32.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $733
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,134 (32.9% of all housing units)
#8. Scottsburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $987
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 275,214 (34.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $987
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 275,214 (34.0% of all housing units)
#7. Indianapolis
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.2%
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,488 (26.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,488 (26.6% of all housing units)
#6. Michigan City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.3%
- Median rent: $763
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,989 (35.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $763
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,989 (35.1% of all housing units)
#5. Muncie
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.5%
- Median rent: $699
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,029 (31.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $699
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,029 (31.3% of all housing units)
#4. Connersville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.9%
- Median rent: $769
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,615 (31.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $769
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,615 (31.1% of all housing units)
#3. Terre Haute
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.9%
- Median rent: $920
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,787 (41.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $920
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,787 (41.5% of all housing units)
#2. Lafayette
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 36.8%
- Median rent: $980
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,619 (42.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $980
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,619 (42.1% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Bloomington
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