Clinton County, Indiana Housing Market
In Clinton County, Indiana, the median home value is $164,100, with a median monthly rent of $920. This places Clinton County at #1929 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #60 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: $1,075
- Establishments: 607
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 34
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,426 (avg $60,819)
- Outflow: 12,986 (avg $61,113)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Clinton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46979 | 191.5 | -0.89% | 2025 |
| 2 | 46058 | 273.0 | +8.34% | 2025 |
| 3 | 47930 | 225.1 | +23.69% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clinton County | Indiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,100 | $191,898 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $920 | $910 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.2% | 76.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.9 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clinton County is 14.5% below the Indiana state average and 27.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $920/month is 1.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.9, buying a home in Clinton County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Clinton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | Georgia | $164,100 | $914 |
| Lowndes County | Mississippi | $164,100 | $930 |
| Shelby County | Iowa | $164,000 | $783 |
| St. Martin Parish | Louisiana | $164,200 | $870 |
| Adams County | Ohio | $164,200 | $732 |
Other Counties in Indiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | $163,400 | $682 | 75.5% |
| Howard County | $165,000 | $937 | 70.6% |
| Huntington County | $161,600 | $879 | 77.4% |
| Jennings County | $161,500 | $988 | 78.8% |
| Rush County | $166,800 | $873 | 74.9% |
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).