This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
9/10
Overall value
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
9/10
Density (Population per mile²)
Compared to New York, Dyer has a very low population density. Dyer is perfect for those who like a quiet city.
2,747
Dyer
27,441
New York
2,747
Dyer
27,441
New York
City Info
Dyer, IN is a great place to live. It has its pros and cons like any city, but with a quality of life rating of 9/10 and an overall value of 9/10, it’s no surprise why so many people choose to live here.
Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Dyer has a population density of 2,747, with 16,373 current residents.
Out of the 16,373 current residents, 48% are male and 52% are female. 68% of the residents are married and 32% are single.
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Residence
Air quality
Weather
51%
Sun
37%
Rain
29%
Snow
Condition
49°F average temperature
23 years
Median home age
$187,700
Median home price
-7.89%
Home appreciation rate
10.58%
Annual property tax
89%
Homes owned
8.4%
Homes rented
2.7%
Homes vacant
Residence
As for living in Dyer, the air quality is 15% and the weather, on average, is 51% sunny, 37% rainy, and 29% snowy. The average temperature is 49°F.
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Dyer, you should know that 89% of homes are owned while 8.4% of homes are rented, and 2.7% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $187,700, the median age of homes is 23 years, the annual home appreciation is -7.89% and the annual property tax is 10.58%.
When looking at the community of Dyer, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Dyer’s crime rate is 2 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Dyer is 40 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 66.64% Democratic, 32.41% Republican, and 0.95% Independent.
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Locale
Unemployment
10%
Education
Student teacher ratio 1:19
Occupation
Management, Business, Art & Sciences
13.3%
Sales & Office Occupations
29.1%
Service Occupations
11%
Production, Transportation & Material Moving
12.4%
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
11.4%
90%
High school diploma
5%
Some college or associates degree
18%
Bachelors degree
8%
Graduate or professional degree
Locale
When looking at Dyer, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 9.60% of residents are unemployed in Dyer (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Dyer residents: 13.3% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 22.76% are in the arts and sciences field, 11% are in the customer service field, 29.1% are in the sales field, 0.09% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 11.4% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 12.4% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:19. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 90.01%, 5.28% of residents have an associate’s degree, 17.80% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 7.68% have a master’s degree.
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Transit
Average commute time
National AverageDyer Average051015202530MINUTESNational AverageDyer Average
Daily breakdown: by transport type
Public transportation
5%
Car
83%
Carpool
7%
Work at home
3%
Transit
If you plan on commuting to work in Dyer, you should be aware that the average commute time is 34 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Dyer have a few different options. 83% of commuters use their own cars, 7% of commuters carpool, 5% of commuters use the transit system, and 3% of residents work from home.