Bartholomew County, IN at a glance
Median household income
$79,901$6,658 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Bartholomew County, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Bartholomew County, IN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Columbus, IN MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,233 | $14,796 | $49,320 | 18.5% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | 18.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,415 | $16,980 | $56,600 | 21.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,697 | $20,364 | $67,880 | 25.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,000 | $24,000 | $80,000 | 30% |
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What a typical income covers in Bartholomew County, IN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $79,901 a year ($6,658 a month before tax).
What $79,901 leaves after Indiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Bartholomew County, IN: common questions
What is the median household income in Bartholomew County, IN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Bartholomew County, IN is $79,901 per year (approximately $6,658 per month).
What is the average rent in Bartholomew County, IN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,233 for a studio, $1,257 for one bedroom, $1,415 for two, $1,697 for three and $2,000 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Bartholomew County, IN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 93.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Bartholomew County, IN?
To keep a $1,415 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $56,600 a year, or $4,717 a month. That is 71% of what the typical household in Bartholomew County, IN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Bartholomew County, IN?
On the local median income of $79,901 ($6,658 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,329 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,998 for everything else and $1,332 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,415 takes 43% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Bartholomew County, IN?
Homes in Indiana paid 17.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $158. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.