Dubois County, Indiana Housing Market
In Dubois County, Indiana, the median home value is $230,100, with a median monthly rent of $834. This places Dubois County at #1076 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 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: $1,080
- Establishments: 1,366
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 137
- Multi-family: 130
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 19,411 (avg $91,143)
- Outflow: 18,690 (avg $92,187)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Dubois County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47542 | 243.9 | +15.56% | 2025 |
| 2 | 47546 | 226.0 | +9.47% | 2025 |
| 3 | 47532 | 213.2 | +1.74% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dubois County | Indiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,100 | $191,898 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | $910 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.7% | 76.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.0 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dubois County is 19.9% above the Indiana state average and 1.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $834/month is 8.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dubois County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCook County | South Dakota | $230,100 | $945 |
| Lyon County | Iowa | $230,000 | $843 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | $229,900 | $973 |
| Treasure County | Montana | $230,300 | $850 |
| Tulsa County | Oklahoma | $230,400 | $1,110 |
Other Counties in Indiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | $229,600 | $836 | 83.6% |
| Lake County | $230,600 | $1,131 | 71.7% |
| Bartholomew County | $232,800 | $1,127 | 69.3% |
| Marion County | $224,000 | $1,153 | 56.5% |
| Clark County | $222,900 | $1,129 | 74.7% |
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).