Mishawaka, Indiana
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US places
- top 8% for natural disaster risk
- top 9% for cost of living
- bottom 8% for property crime
Mishawaka is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 51,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, cost of living, and comfortable days. It rates lower on school quality and property crime.
Official websitemishawaka.in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.5 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 91% of US places
Home Value$128k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$979better than 42% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 69% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.99%better than 50% of US places
Income Tax5.20%better than 43% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.98%better than 47% of US places
Unemployment6.9%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.9 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall49.9 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 60% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.9better than 92% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 23% of US places
School Quality35.3better than 8% of US places
Violent Crime1556/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime2885/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population50,89997th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3569th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.0%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.2%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 78% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance83 mibetter than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 46% of US places
Amenities Nearby56.58better than 42% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 57% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mishawaka an affordable place to live?
- Mishawaka is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 91% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mishawaka?
- The median home value in Mishawaka is $128k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mishawaka?
- Median household income in Mishawaka is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mishawaka?
- Median gross rent in Mishawaka is $979 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mishawaka safe?
- Mishawaka is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1556/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 2885/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mishawaka?
- Mishawaka averages 72°F in July and 25°F in January, with 40.9 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mishawaka?
- Public-school quality in Mishawaka is below average, scoring better than 8% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mishawaka?
- The average one-way commute in Mishawaka is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)