Best Places to Live in Evansville Metro Area, Indiana

Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Evansville is the third-largest city in Indiana and home to a vibrant metropolitan area. Visitors can explore the city's quaint historic downtown district with its collection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Or they can wander through one of the many parks that offer scenic views and plenty of recreational activities. The city also hosts numerous festivals throughout the year that celebrate its unique culture and history. From art galleries to outdoor adventures and lively nightlife, Evansville offers something for everyone to enjoy. Small-city complex - Southwestern Indiana along the Ohio River on the Kentucky border.

State: Indiana
County: Vanderburgh, Warrick, 3 total
Metro Area: Evansville Metro Area
City: Evansville, Knight, 44 total

Zip Codes: 47630, 47714, 47711, 47712, 47715, 47710, 47720, 47725, 47601, 47620, 21 total
Cost of Living: -18.6% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 388 ft above sea level

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Evansville, In Housing Market

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Pros
Cost of living
Low crime rates
Healthcare

Cons
Isolation
Entertainment
Summer heat and humidity

What Bert Has To Say About Evansville Metro Area

Evansville is located in the far southwest portion of the state. This Ohio River port is the commercial and cultural hub of southwest Indiana and the nearby regions of Illinois and Kentucky. Downtown is modern and attractive with historic areas and a pedestrian mall near the waterfront. Most growth is spreading northeast along the I-164 connector to the east-west I-64. Evansville is one of the larger cities not to be directly served by an east-west or north-south interstate, with some good and some bad consequences.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Evansville Metro Area is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Evansville Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Evansville Metro Area's cost of living is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Evansville Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the Evansville metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Evansville metro area remained very strongly Republican, 58.0% to 40.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Evansville Metro Area's population is 313,673 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Evansville Metro Area is Real Estate: $189,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.4%.

SCHOOLS

Evansville Metro Area public schools spend $10,796 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Evansville Metro Area. More Education

Best Places to Live in Evansville Rankings

#27	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#47	2005 Best Places to Live
#283	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Evansville

It's a good time to buy in Evansville. Home Appreciation is up 13.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Evansville is $189,600.

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ZIP CODES IN EVANSVILLE METRO AREA, INDIANA

47630, 47714, 47711, 47712, 47715, 47710, 47720, 47725, 47601, 47620, 21 total

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