In Wells, Indiana, the median home price is $255,357, compared with the Indiana median of $259,714; median household income is $71,957; the population is 28,420; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 70.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wells at a glance
Population
28,420
Median Household Income
$71,957
Typical Home Value
$255,357
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
70.8
Avg Commute Time
24.2
About Wells
Wells has a population of 28,420. The median home value is $255,357, 2% below the Indiana median. Median household income is $71,957 (0% above the Indiana median). The most populated towns are Harrison, Lancaster, and Jefferson.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Wells
9 towns, by population.
County rankings in Indiana
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Wells at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wells?
- Wells has a population of 28,420 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wells?
- The median home value in Wells is $255,357. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wells?
- Median household income in Wells is $71,957 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wells in?
- Wells is in Indiana.
- How many towns are in Wells?
- Wells contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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