Brown County, Indiana Housing Market
In Brown County, Indiana, the median home value is $269,100, with a median monthly rent of $895. This places Brown County at #785 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 within Indiana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $769
- Establishments: 351
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 59
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,902 (avg $34,234)
- Outflow: 6,502 (avg $73,164)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Brown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47468 | 379.0 | +39.61% | 2025 |
| 2 | 46164 | 279.0 | +18.46% | 2025 |
| 3 | 46160 | 235.6 | +3.13% | 2025 |
| 4 | 46181 | 228.6 | +3.73% | 2025 |
| 5 | 47401 | 253.9 | +1.19% | 2025 |
| 6 | 47235 | 223.3 | +7.45% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brown County | Indiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $269,100 | $191,898 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $895 | $910 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 86.6% | 76.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.1 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is 40.2% above the Indiana state average and 18.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $895/month is 1.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.1, Brown County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 86.6%, compared to 76.3% in Indiana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erath County | Texas | $269,100 | $1,146 |
| Gila County | Arizona | $269,400 | $1,030 |
| Fremont County | Wyoming | $268,800 | $898 |
| Sullivan County | New Hampshire | $268,700 | $1,211 |
| Warren County | Iowa | $269,600 | $973 |
Other Counties in Indiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | $274,800 | $1,203 | 79.5% |
| Porter County | $281,500 | $1,219 | 77.7% |
| LaGrange County | $255,900 | $839 | 83.0% |
| Johnson County | $284,600 | $1,271 | 72.7% |
| Monroe County | $285,200 | $1,193 | 54.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).