B+

Floyds Knobs, IN

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Affordability Score: 78/100

Population: 10,911 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Floyds Knobs, IN aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 10,911 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (78/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $119,410, median home value of $359,500, median rent of $1,089 per month, and 46.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,272 per month (studio $966, 1BR $1,047, 3BR $1,625, 4BR $1,891).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Floyds Knobs, IN include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.0% and poverty 2.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A
$119,410
Median household income
Education B+
46.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.0x
Home value $359,500 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,272/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$119,410
▲ 93% vs national
Per Capita Income
$55,455
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$359,500
▲ 31% vs national
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
Owner Occupied
94.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,272/mo
▲ 6% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$966
1BR
$1,047
2BR
$1,272
3BR
$1,625
4BR
$1,891

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
▲ 17 ppt vs national
High School+
66.2%
Median Age
42.6
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Floyds Knobs, IN receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 10,911. This area performs well in income and education and rent. Data was unavailable for safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Floyds Knobs, IN affordable?
Floyds Knobs, IN receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $119,410. Median home value is $359,500.
What is the cost of living in Floyds Knobs?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,089/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,272/mo. Median home value $359,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →