Best Neighborhoods in Nappanee, IN

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 7,2762026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Nappanee, IN — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Nappanee is Pleasant View Village CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Nappanee has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The most affordable is St. Bernice CDP with a median home value of $50,300.

Nappanee has a population of 7,276, a median household income of $68,750, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and a poverty rate of 9.8%. The median home value citywide is $193,400, which is 31% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Pleasant View Village CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$184,500

Hayden CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$96,500

Rockford CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$242,800

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Nappanee ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Pleasant View Village CDP	95	$184,500	—	—	0.0%	1.6%
	Hayden CDP	95	$96,500	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
	Rockford CDP	95	$242,800	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
4	Boggstown CDP	95	N/A	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
5	Everton CDP	95	$97,400	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
6	Mexico CDP	95	$100,400	—	—	0.0%	1.0%
7	Wellsboro CDP	95	$120,000	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
8	Waverly CDP	95	$147,800	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
9	Westwood CDP	95	N/A	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
10	Lakewood CDP	95	$237,900	—	—	0.0%	0.0%
11	Hidden Valley CDP	94	$235,600	—	—	4.0%	1.0%
12	Morris CDP	94	$194,600	—	—	3.4%	0.0%
13	Melody Hill CDP	94	$179,700	—	—	3.1%	2.3%
14	Lake Santee CDP	94	$234,400	—	—	3.1%	0.0%
15	Memphis CDP	94	$220,200	—	—	3.5%	0.0%
16	Foxcliff Estates CDP	94	$377,900	—	—	3.2%	0.0%
17	Browns Crossing CDP	94	$118,200	—	—	1.6%	0.0%
18	Galena CDP	93	$249,500	—	—	0.0%	4.9%
19	Bright CDP	93	$228,500	—	—	1.2%	1.9%
20	Shorewood Forest CDP	93	$440,900	—	—	6.7%	1.4%
21	Benton CDP	93	$151,300	—	—	3.6%	2.6%
22	St. Bernice CDP	93	$50,300	—	—	4.7%	0.0%
23	Ramsey CDP	93	$193,200	—	—	1.8%	0.0%
24	Hudson Lake CDP	93	$119,700	—	—	5.5%	3.4%
25	Lake Holiday CDP	93	$237,300	—	—	0.0%	4.8%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Nappanee for each quality-of-life metric.

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
St. Bernice CDP
$50,300
2
Hayden CDP
$96,500
3
Everton CDP
$97,400
4
Mexico CDP
$100,400
5
Browns Crossing CDP
$118,200

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Rockford CDP
$174,010
2
Shorewood Forest CDP
$166,563
3
Wellsboro CDP
$147,667
4
Foxcliff Estates CDP
$141,016
5
Lake Santee CDP
$132,167

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Nappanee

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

Parks46/100

Grocery83/100

Dining55/100

Nightlife0/100

Shopping15/100

Healthcare11/100

Daycare0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Nappanee?

The top neighborhoods in Nappanee based on the Kurby Score are: Pleasant View Village CDP, Hayden CDP, Rockford CDP, Boggstown CDP, Everton CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Nappanee?

The most affordable neighborhood in Nappanee is St. Bernice CDP with a median home value of $50,300. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Nappanee?

The unemployment rate in Nappanee, IN is 6.3%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 9.8% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Nappanee?

The median household income in Nappanee, IN is $68,750. The national median is $74,580.

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