Best Places to Live in Terre Haute Metro Area, Indiana

The Terre Haute, IN metropolitan area lies in the west-central part of Indiana, and is centered around the city of the same name. The metropolitan area has a population of around 170,000 people and covers several counties including Vigo, Sullivan and Vermillion. Terre Haute is known for its educational opportunities and cultural events unique to the region like Writers’ Harvest Festival and Brazil Festa Italiana. There are numerous parks and recreational areas scattered across the metropolitan area offering residents activities like fishing, hiking, and camping as well as various athletic fields to keep active throughout all seasons. With easy access to larger cities like Indianapolis or Chicago via Interstates 70/65 or US 41 too, it's easy to explore nearby attractions while still having all that a small town offers. Small city - Extreme west-central Indiana along the Wabash River, 10 miles from the Illinois border.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Terre Haute Metro Area is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Terre Haute Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Terre Haute Metro Area's cost of living is 24.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Terre Haute Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Terre Haute metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.9% to 35.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Terre Haute Metro Area's population is 185,527 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Terre Haute Metro Area is $135,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.4%.

SCHOOLS

Terre Haute Metro Area public schools spend $10,426 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Terre Haute Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Terre Haute

It's a good time to buy in Terre Haute. Home Appreciation is up 10.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Terre Haute is $135,300.

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