Noble County, IN at a glance
Median household income
$71,723$5,977 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Noble 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 Noble County, IN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Noble County, IN, 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 | $682 | $8,184 | $27,280 | 11.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $737 | $8,844 | $29,480 | 12.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $967 | $11,604 | $38,680 | 16.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,159 | $13,908 | $46,360 | 19.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,622 | $19,464 | $64,880 | 27.1% |
What a typical income covers in Noble County, IN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $71,723 a year ($5,977 a month before tax).
What $71,723 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 Noble County, IN: common questions
What is the median household income in Noble County, IN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Noble County, IN is $71,723 per year (approximately $5,977 per month).
What is the average rent in Noble County, IN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $682 for a studio, $737 for one bedroom, $967 for two, $1,159 for three and $1,622 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 Noble County, IN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 6.7% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Indiana is 93.3, 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 Noble County, IN?
To keep a $967 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,680 a year, or $3,223 a month. That is 54% of what the typical household in Noble County, IN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Noble County, IN?
On the local median income of $71,723 ($5,977 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,988 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,793 for everything else and $1,195 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $967 takes 32% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Noble 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.