Pendleton is a very small town located in the state of Indiana. With a population of 5,186 people and four associated neighborhoods, Pendleton is the 134th largest community in Indiana.

Pendleton real estate is some of the most expensive in Indiana, although Pendleton house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Of important note, Pendleton is also a town of artists. Pendleton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Pendleton’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Pendleton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.40% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Pendleton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.

As is often the case in a small town, Pendleton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Pendleton citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 36.16% of adults in Pendleton have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Pendleton in 2022 was $55,046, which is wealthy relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $220,184 for a family of four. However, Pendleton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Pendleton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pendleton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Pendleton include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Pendleton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.