Jasper County, IN at a glance
Median household income
$77,314$6,443 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Jasper 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 Jasper County, IN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Jasper County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 | $889 | $10,668 | $35,560 | 13.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $895 | $10,740 | $35,800 | 13.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,174 | $14,088 | $46,960 | 18.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,535 | $18,420 | $61,400 | 23.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,554 | $18,648 | $62,160 | 24.1% |
What a typical income covers in Jasper County, IN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $77,314 a year ($6,443 a month before tax).
What $77,314 leaves after Indiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Indiana
Living in Jasper County, IN: common questions
What is the median household income in Jasper County, IN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Jasper County, IN is $77,314 per year (approximately $6,443 per month).
What is the average rent in Jasper County, IN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $889 for a studio, $895 for one bedroom, $1,174 for two, $1,535 for three and $1,554 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 Jasper County, IN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.6% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 103.6, 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 Jasper County, IN?
To keep a $1,174 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $46,960 a year, or $3,913 a month. That is 61% of what the typical household in Jasper County, IN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Jasper County, IN?
On the local median income of $77,314 ($6,443 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,221 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,933 for everything else and $1,289 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,174 takes 36% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Jasper 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.