$299,000
Median Listing Price
September 2026
-0.2% YoY
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Indiana Real Estate Guide
Understand the Indiana Market
Indiana Real Estate Market
Indiana's statewide listing data is useful context, but it should not be treated as a valuation for any individual property.
In September 2026, Indiana recorded a median listing price of $299,000, 19,349 active listings, a median 52 days on market, 8,666 new listings. These are listing-market metrics rather than closed-sale prices, so they are best read alongside current local comparable sales.
Compared with the same month one year earlier, asking prices were 0.2% lower than a year earlier, and buyers had 13.2% more homes to choose from. Conditions still differ considerably by metro, city and property type.
19,349
Active Listings
September 2026
+13.2% YoY
52 days
Median Days on Market
September 2026
+10.6% YoY
8,666
New Listings
September 2026
-0.8% YoY
Market data updated
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Indiana housing inventory data, September 2026
Major Real Estate Markets in Indiana
Supply and pricing differ substantially between Indianapolis, Bloomington, Fort Wayne, South Bend, and smaller communities. The figures below are county-level market indicators for the counties containing these cities, not property valuations. Your agent should narrow the analysis to the neighborhood, property type, condition, price range, and comparable sales relevant to your transaction.
Indianapolis / Marion County
Marion County, home to Indianapolis, is Indiana's largest market, with a wide range of neighborhoods, price points and housing ages. Current county-level sales and inventory are the best guide to local conditions.
For Indianapolis-area buyers, that can mean more listings to compare than a year ago. For sellers, it makes local comparable sales and launch pricing increasingly important.
Bloomington / Monroe County
Monroe County, anchored by Bloomington, has typically been priced higher than the other markets here, with more inventory relative to sales and longer market times.
That combination gives buyers and sellers a very different negotiating environment from markets with tighter supply elsewhere in Indiana.
Fort Wayne / Allen County
Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, has typically had relatively tight inventory, so well-priced homes can move quickly.
Compared with Monroe County, available supply was considerably tighter, reinforcing why statewide averages are not enough when setting an offer or listing strategy in northeast Indiana.
South Bend / St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County, including South Bend, has typically offered moderate prices with relatively limited inventory.
Its pricing and inventory profile again differs from both Bloomington and Indianapolis, making county-level market analysis important when relocating within Indiana.
Buying & Moving in Indiana
Buying a Home in Indiana
Indiana buyers should look beyond the purchase price when building a budget. Financing structure, cash needed at closing, local property taxes, insurance, inspection findings, and the specific supply level in the market you are shopping can all affect the decision.
Before making offers, model your own budget with Pride REC's affordability and down-payment tools, then confirm actual financing terms with a qualified lender.
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IHCDA Homeownership Programs
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority currently offers several homeownership programs through participating lenders. First Step provides qualifying first-time buyers with down-payment assistance, which IHCDA currently describes as 5% of the home's price. Next Home currently offers qualifying buyers down-payment assistance of 2.5% or 3.5%, while Step Down is a rate-only option for qualifying first-time buyers or buyers purchasing in eligible targeted census tracts.
IHCDA published updated income and acquisition limits effective May 25, 2026 for several current homeownership programs. That makes it especially important to have a participating lender evaluate eligibility using the current program guide rather than an older online summary.
- First Step
- 5% down-payment assistance for qualifying first-time buyers
- Next Home
- 2.5% or 3.5% down-payment assistance for qualifying buyers
- Step Down
- Rate-only option for qualifying first-time or targeted-tract buyers
- Current limits
- Income and acquisition limits effective May 25, 2026
Home-Buying Guides and Resources
Use Pride REC's buyer resources for the general process, then keep the Indiana page focused on what is specific to this state: county-level supply, IHCDA eligibility, and local property-tax treatment.
Estimate Your Down Payment
Model the cash you will actually need at closing, including down payment, closing costs, and reserves, before you decide what price range is comfortable.
IHCDA program rules, funding, participating lenders, income limits, acquisition limits, and borrower requirements are time-sensitive. These details were checked in August 2026 and should always be rechecked with IHCDA and a participating lender before you rely on a particular benefit.
Indiana Seller Resources
Selling a Home in Indiana
Indiana sellers have reasons to pay close attention to competition. In September 2026, statewide active listings were up 13.2% year over year, and homes spent a median of 52 days on market, 5 days longer than a year earlier. The statewide median listing price was $299,000, down 0.2% from September 2025.
That combination does not mean Indiana has one uniform selling environment. It does mean sellers should be cautious about assuming last year's pricing strategy will produce the same response today. As inventory expands, an overpriced or poorly positioned listing has more competition for buyer attention.
Pricing against recent comparable sales, preparing the property for the expectations of its local price range, and watching new competing listings after launch all become more important.
Local differences are significant. Inventory levels can vary widely between counties such as Monroe, Marion, St. Joseph, and Allen. A seller's strategy should therefore be built from the local market and property type rather than the Indiana headline number alone.
Ownership costs
Indiana Property Taxes and Homestead Deductions
Property taxes in Indiana deserve property-specific review rather than a single statewide estimate.
Deductions Versus Credits
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance explains that deductions reduce the assessed value on which a parcel is taxed, while credits reduce the resulting tax liability.
Applications for new deductions or credits are generally handled through the county auditor, which DLGF identifies as the best point of contact for eligibility questions.
Homestead Standard and Supplemental Deductions
For an eligible principal residence, Indiana provides a Homestead Standard Deduction and Supplemental Homestead Deduction. Current DLGF guidance says homeowners generally do not reapply every year, although a sale or title change can require attention to the deduction.
Buyers should verify what will apply after their purchase rather than assuming the seller's current tax bill will remain unchanged.
Why This Matters During Relocation
Two similarly priced Indiana homes can produce different ownership costs depending on assessed value, deductions, and local taxing units.
Review the parcel and county information before making the tax bill part of a long-term affordability decision.
Verify the Professional Representing You
Indiana's Professional Licensing Agency provides a free public Search & Verify service for professional licenses and also provides discipline information and a complaint process.
PLA describes its license database as an original source that is updated as records change. Licensing is the first check, not the last: also confirm recent experience in your market and price range.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Indiana: Compare Markets Before You Choose a Home
A move to Indiana can involve very different housing conditions depending on where you land. Prices and inventory can differ meaningfully between Marion, Monroe, Allen and St. Joseph counties, so compare current county-level data before focusing on individual homes.
Rather than choosing an area from a generic “best places” list, compare the factors that affect the actual transaction: home prices, inventory, housing type, property age and condition, commute needs, employment location, property taxes, insurance costs, and how much competition exists in your price range.
An Indiana relocation agent should be able to help you make those comparisons objectively without steering you toward or away from a community based on protected characteristics.
- Home prices by county
- Months of inventory
- Housing type
- Property age and condition
- Commute and employment location
- Property taxes and deductions
- Insurance costs
- Competition in your price range
Choosing the Right Real Estate Support
How to Choose an LGBTQ+ Affirming Realtor in Indiana
Affirming service and real-estate competence should be evaluated together.
Look for an agent who communicates respectfully with you and your partner or spouse, understands your goals without making assumptions, and can compare locations using objective real-estate factors such as price, housing type, inventory, commute, taxes, property condition, and market time.
Active Indiana License
Confirm an active license and review discipline information through Indiana PLA's free Search & Verify service.
Works Your Market and Price Range
County-level conditions vary widely in Indiana. Ask how regularly they work in your specific market and price band.
Relevant Transaction Experience
Buyer, seller, and relocation transactions each demand different skills. Match the experience to what you are actually doing.
Respectful With Everyone Involved
Communication should be respectful toward every person in your household and every party to the transaction.
Objective Area Comparisons
Areas should be compared using housing and market factors, never assumptions about who belongs in a community.
Coordinates the Whole Transaction
Ask how they work with your lender, inspector, and title or closing professionals through to closing.
When interviewing an Indiana agent, look for someone who holds an active Indiana real-estate license with no unresolved credential concerns you are uncomfortable with, regularly works in the specific market and price range you are considering, and has relevant buyer, seller, or relocation experience.
They should communicate respectfully with every person involved in your household or transaction, compare areas using objective housing and market factors rather than assumptions about who “belongs” there, and explain representation, negotiation strategy, timelines, and transaction responsibilities clearly.
They should also be comfortable coordinating with your lender, inspector, title or closing professionals, and other transaction participants. You can independently confirm licensure through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency's free Search & Verify service, which also provides discipline information and a complaint process.
Consumer resources
Fair Housing and LGBTQ+ Housing Resources in Indiana
Fair-housing language needs particular care in Indiana. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission's current housing list names race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, and familial status as protected classes. Its current summary does not separately enumerate sexual orientation or gender identity.
HUD's current Fair Housing Act materials similarly summarize the federal statutory protected classes as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Because the application of federal, state, or other law can depend on current policy, legal interpretation, jurisdiction, and the facts involved, this page should not be treated as individualized legal advice about whether a particular event is unlawful discrimination.
If you believe discrimination affected a purchase, sale, mortgage, appraisal, rental, or another housing-related transaction, report the issue promptly. Both the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and HUD provide current complaint channels, and filing deadlines and jurisdiction can depend on the claim.
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