Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
19%
Kendallville
Kendallville, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$641
Population
10,123
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Small-town living on the outskirts of Fort Wayne
Suburban
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Affordable
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Welcoming
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Peaceful
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Remote
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Close-Knit
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Located about 25 miles northwest of Fort Wayne, Kendallville is a small town with a big sense of community. Kendallville residents come together for a wide variety of special events held throughout the year, including the popular Northern Indiana Bluegrass Festival and the Kendallville Apple Festival.
Locals also gather in Kendallville’s historic downtown area, which is brimming with quaint shops, restaurants, and a vintage movie theater. Kendallville is home to the Mid-America Windmill Museum, which displays the history of wind power in the United States. Kendallville residents enjoy great schools, exceptional parks, and convenience to U.S. 6 and I-69.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,511
Average: $70,356
Education
1,370
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,711
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kendallville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kendallville, IN is $591 for a studio, $641 for one bedroom, $1,054 for two bedrooms, and $518 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kendallville has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$641/month
520 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kendallville, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Wayne Center Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
328 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
284 Students
Northeast Indiana Special Education Co-Op
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-8
796 Students
Northeast Indiana Special Education Co-Op
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,054 Students
Northeast Indiana Special Education Co-Op
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Fort Wayne International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.