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Dyer, Indiana Retirement Guide
established retirement community
60
Retirement Score
Dyer, Indiana at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $272,900
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.
- Avg January Low
- 19.2°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 91.9 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 60 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
91.9 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$272,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,141High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
71.7 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
40.2 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
71.7 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July High
82.4°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Avg January Low
19.2°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Annual Precipitation
44.8"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Sunny Days / Year
260 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Safety
Safety Score
98.2 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
6.3 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
16,407High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
44.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
23.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$98,631High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
88.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
6.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
5.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
85.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
4.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
2.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Dyer using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$591
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$664
Median home price used: $272,900
Median rent reference: $1,141 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.