Kokomo, Indiana

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Kokomo, IN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

79

C+

out of 100

Overview

Kokomo is an Indiana city with a population of approximately 59,890, part of the Kokomo, IN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $185,794. Median household income is $53,967.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 59,890 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $185,794 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $53,967 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.2 minutes
  • Part of the Kokomo, IN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

59,890

Source: Census ACS

$185,794

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$53,967

Source: Census ACS

19.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

40

Source: Walk Score

86 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Howard County (county-level results)

31%
67%
Democrat 12,197
Republican 25,871
Leans R+35.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 80/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 75.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 40/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 79

Location

Kokomo, IN (40.4988, -86.1453)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.