Rush County, Indiana Housing Market
In Rush County, Indiana, the median home value is $166,800, with a median monthly rent of $873. This places Rush County at #1867 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #58 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: $1,022
- Establishments: 401
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 30
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,029 (avg $63,085)
- Outflow: 6,786 (avg $63,490)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Rush County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46182 | 230.7 | -19.59% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rush County | Indiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,800 | $191,898 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | $910 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.9% | 76.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.9 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rush County is 13.1% below the Indiana state average and 26.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $873/month is 4.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Rush County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Rush County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | Kentucky | $166,900 | $803 |
| Todd County | Kentucky | $166,700 | $851 |
| Somerset County | Maine | $166,900 | $910 |
| George County | Mississippi | $166,900 | $844 |
| Jasper County | Missouri | $166,900 | $973 |
Other Counties in Indiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | $165,000 | $937 | 70.6% |
| Clinton County | $164,100 | $920 | 74.2% |
| Perry County | $163,400 | $682 | 75.5% |
| Newton County | $171,500 | $918 | 81.1% |
| Montgomery County | $171,800 | $858 | 80.3% |
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).