Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
16%
Nappanee, IN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$619
Population
7,521
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Embrace the pace of life in this unique small town
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Suburban
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Quaint
Nestled in northern Illinois, Nappanee boasts the longest city name in the nation to repeat each of its letters twice. Nappanee’s extensive history pervades town, from the exhibits at the Nappanee Center to Downtown Nappanee, where an array of small businesses, antique stores, restaurants, venues, and boutiques occupy historic brick buildings along the intersection of Main Street and Market Street.
Nappanee’s past meets the present at Coppes Commons, a former cabinet company turned gathering place for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort celebrates historic preservation through education and entertainment with guided tours, horse and buggy rides, craft demonstrations, theatrical performances, and more. The close-knit community in Nappanee comes together for special events such as the Arts and Crafts Festival, the Apple Festival, Fourth of July celebration, and various Northwood High School athletic events and fine arts performances.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,290
Average: $73,255
Education
936
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,094
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Nappanee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Nappanee, IN is $497 for a studio, $619 for one bedroom, and $769 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nappanee has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$619/month
617 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Nappanee, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
917 Students
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- South Bend 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.