Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Seymour
Seymour, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$943
Population
20,742
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A growing small town in southern Indiana
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Located roughly midway between Indianapolis and Louisville, Seymour is a growing small town known as the “Crossroads of Southern Indiana.” Seymour offers residents access to a host of beautiful parks and green spaces in addition to a bustling downtown area in the city center.
Seymour is known for being John Mellencamp’s hometown and pays tribute to the famous musician with a plaque, sidewalk ornament, and vibrant mural in the heart of Downtown Seymour to recognize the many hours he spent in the area throughout his youth. In addition to the shops and restaurants of downtown, Seymour offers access to scenic parks such as Shields Park, Kasting Park, and nearby Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Seymour is also just a short drive away from the sprawling Brown County State Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,590
Average: $66,980
Education
3,033
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,873
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seymour has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Seymour, IN is $529 for a studio, $940 for one bedroom, $1,050 for two bedrooms, and $1,491 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seymour has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$940/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seymour, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
138 Students
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
734 Students
Public
Grades K-5
323 Students
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
660 Students
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
620 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,178 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,690 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
- Jackson-Washington State Forest
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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.