Whitley County, Indiana
South Whitley Real Estate and Local Guide
South Whitley is the oldest town in Whitley County, a small red-brick, tree-lined community along the Eel River. It was originally platted in 1837 as Springfield before adopting its current name.
Living in South Whitley
The oldest town in Whitley County, older than the county itself, which was organized in 1838. Source: whitleyedc.com
IncomeAbout $59,191 median household
EducationAbout 11.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyWhitley County
Homes in South Whitley
Single-family detached homesAbout 70% of housing
Median home valueAbout $130,300
- About 77% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a settled small-town population.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes South Whitley home
Eel River
Source: en.wikipedia.org
The town sits along the Eel River, which flows through the southern part of Whitley County
South Whitley Fall Festival
Source: whitleyedc.com
Annual community festival with a parade, local food and entertainment
South Whitley Town Park
Source: whitleycounty.in.gov
Riverside town park one block east of Main Street with a canoe and kayak put-in on the Eel River
Eel River Trail
Source: paddling.com
Paved walking and bike path on the north side of town along Calhoun Street