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Hancock County
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Hancock County

#9 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Indiana
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      C
    Hancock County is located in Indiana with a population of 78,616. Hancock County is one of the best places to live in Indiana. In Hancock County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hancock County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hancock County are highly rated.
    Population
    78,616
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $195,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $983
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      308.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      294.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,606
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      167.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Hancock County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,126
    National
    $69,021
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