c.1898 Adorable Small Indiana Home $59K

3952 Keegan Rd, West Terre Haute, IN 47885    $59,000

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Pros of West Terre Haute, IN

1. Low Cost of Living

   • The overall cost of living is significantly below the U.S. average. BestPlaces gives it a cost‑of‑living score of ~75 (about 25% cheaper than the U.S. average).

   • Housing is especially affordable. The median home cost is ~$132,800, much less than Indiana and way under the national average.

   • Rent for a two‑bedroom is often around $700‑800/month, which is also low compared to many places.

2. Good Livability for Some

   • For people wanting more space, quieter neighborhoods, smaller town feel, etc., West Terre Haute offers that: less density, fewer of the hassles of big cities.

   • Some resident reviews describe a “strong sense of community,” friendly neighbors.

3. Proximity to Amenities Without Big‑City Overhead

   • Since it’s near Terre Haute, people have access to larger‑city amenities (jobs, hospitals, shopping, etc.) without living in a large, expensive city.

   • Transportation costs are relatively modest. Commute times are around ~25‑26 minutes for many, which is close to national averages, though many people commute out of town for work.

4. Decent Essential Costs

   • Grocery costs are slightly lower than U.S. average.

   • Utilities, healthcare, and many everyday expenses are more reasonable (some somewhat close to averages, others cheaper).

Cons / Challenges of West Terre Haute, IN

1. Crime Rates & Safety Issues

   • West Terre Haute does have crime concern. Some data shows its overall safety ranking is mixed (not extremely high, and some neighborhoods are worse than others).

   • Violent crime is non‑negligible: according to CrimeGrade, the violent crime rate is ~3.357 per 1,000 residents.

   • Property crime is fairly frequent in certain parts.

2. Low Income & High Poverty Rate

   • Median household income is quite a bit below U.S. average. (Niche reports ~$49,770)

   • Poverty rate is high (~18.5%) which can correlate with less economic opportunity, under‑funded services, etc.

3. Population Decline / Small Size Limitations

   • The town is small (≈ 2,200 people) and has seen small population declines in recent years.

   • Small population often means fewer local amenities, fewer specialty services, fewer entertainment options, limited business variety.

4. Education Quality Mixed in Some Areas

   • Schools get mixed reviews; some schools are doing well, but in other metrics (especially reading/language arts, or proficiency at certain levels), performance is weaker.

5. Commute / Job Market Constraints

   • Many residents commute out of West Terre Haute for work. Local job growth has had periods of decline.

   • Job market forecast is okay but somewhat below U.S. average growth projections.

6. Variable Safety by Neighborhood

   • Some areas are noticeably safer than others; living in certain neighborhoods can drastically change your experience.