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Wakarusa, IN

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Population
2,005
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
844 ft
Median Home Value
$207,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$955/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,464
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wakarusa

Wakarusa is a welcoming northern Indiana town located just south of Elkhart and South Bend. It offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere anchored by a historic downtown, best known for its legendary dime store and the annual spring Maple Syrup Festival. Local kids attend the well-regarded Wa-Nee Community Schools shared with neighboring Nappanee, and residents enjoy a close-knit neighborhood feel surrounded by open farmland. With an easy commute along State Road 19 and plenty of local charm, Wakarusa is a great fit for anyone seeking a peaceful place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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