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…
Howard County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1979: $41,985 → 2026: $194,072 (4.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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
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| Year | Median 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 |