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Clay County, IN home prices

Clay County, IN: the typical home is worth $183,794 as of 2026-05, up +1.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $142/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Clay County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.4%Cooling
Valuation-22%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market44 daysBalanced

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1992: $52,586 → 2026: $183,794 (3.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$183,7942026-05
1-year+1.4%
5-year+36.5%
10-year+110.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population26k2024
Median income$62,8342023 · 2.9× income
New homes/yr682024
Price / sq ft$142listings
Days on market442026-06
Active listings492026-06
Price cuts29%of listings

Market read

At $183,794, homes in Clay County sit 21% below the Indiana median ($234,016) and 21% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #77 of 92 Indiana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 29% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~22% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Vigo County, IN ($161,420) · Owen County, IN ($237,770) · Putnam County, IN ($272,327) · Greene County, IN ($198,077) · Sullivan County, IN ($160,834) · Parke County, IN ($221,607)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Clay County, IN?
The typical home in Clay County is worth $183,794 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Clay County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Clay County affordable?
At 2.9× the local median income of $62,834, Clay County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Clay County?
Homes here take a median of 44 days to sell, with 29% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$78,742
2013$81,286
2014$85,782
2015$86,683
2016$87,304
2017$89,996
2018$94,211
2019$103,707
2020$114,002
2021$127,502
2022$143,454
2023$155,116
2024$167,424
2025$179,473
2026$179,489