LaGrange County, Indiana Housing Market
In LaGrange County, Indiana, the median home value is $255,900, with a median monthly rent of $839. This places LaGrange County at #860 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,119
- Establishments: 1,025
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 153
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,265 (avg $79,667)
- Outflow: 14,877 (avg $80,386)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in LaGrange County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46795 | 287.3 | -5.03% | 2025 |
| 2 | 46746 | 229.6 | — | 2025 |
| 3 | 46761 | 229.0 | +2.40% | 2025 |
| 4 | 46776 | 224.2 | +10.09% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | LaGrange County | Indiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $255,900 | $191,898 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | $910 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.0% | 76.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.4 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in LaGrange County is 33.4% above the Indiana state average and 12.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $839/month is 7.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.4, LaGrange 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.
LaGrange County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McClain County | Oklahoma | $255,900 | $954 |
| Aitkin County | Minnesota | $255,800 | $869 |
| Lincoln County | Idaho | $255,600 | $1,021 |
| Antrim County | Michigan | $255,500 | $902 |
| Silver Bow County | Montana | $255,200 | $863 |
Other Counties in Indiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | $251,000 | $1,036 | 73.2% |
| Franklin County | $249,500 | $870 | 81.5% |
| Dearborn County | $243,400 | $845 | 85.2% |
| Brown County | $269,100 | $895 | 86.6% |
| Warrick County | $242,500 | $1,061 | 82.4% |
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).