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Howard County, IN home prices

Howard County, IN: the typical home is worth $194,072 as of 2026-05, up +5.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $130/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+5.6%Cooling
Valuation-12%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market39 daysBalanced

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1979: $41,985 → 2026: $194,072 (4.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$194,0722026-05
1-year+5.6%
5-year+43.2%
10-year+110.9%
Since 2000n/a
Population84k2024
Median income$61,5482023 · 3.2× income
Median rent$1,000/mo2026 · 6.2% gross yield
New homes/yr1942024
Price / sq ft$130listings
Days on market392026-06
Active listings1992026-06
Price cuts23%of listings

Market read

At $194,072, homes in Howard County sit 17% below the Indiana median ($234,016) and 17% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #70 of 92 Indiana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$958/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,000/mo to rent.

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

Tipton County, IN ($247,022) · Miami County, IN ($163,132) · Cass County, IN ($171,373) · Clinton County, IN ($226,699) · Grant County, IN ($156,401) · Carroll County, IN ($236,423)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Howard County, IN?
The typical home in Howard County is worth $194,072 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Howard County rising or falling?
Prices are up +5.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Howard County affordable?
At 3.2× the local median income of $61,548, Howard County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Howard County?
Median rent is $1,000/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Howard County?
Homes here take a median of 39 days to sell, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$83,974
2010$80,660
2011$78,441
2012$76,337
2013$78,440
2014$82,119
2015$84,857
2016$90,374
2017$95,165
2018$102,062
2019$109,968
2020$115,874
2021$128,545
2022$145,666
2023$155,697
2024$163,804
2025$180,355
2026$191,275