Most Affordable in Indiana

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
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All Countries  ·  United States  ·  Indiana

Most Affordable - Indiana

1 Hartford City $77,800
2 Marion $83,200
3 Peru $84,000
4 Logansport $84,600
5 Gary $85,300
6 Linton $86,800
7 Portland $90,600
8 Muncie $92,000
9 East Chicago $92,400
10 Alexandria $92,700
11 Elwood $92,800
12 New Castle $95,100
13 Connersville $96,300
14 Vincennes $98,700
15 Anderson $104,300
16 Huntington $104,300
17 Brazil $105,900
18 Richmond $107,600
19 North Vernon $107,900
20 Terre Haute $109,500
21 Ross $114,600
22 Wabash $115,000
23 Princeton $117,100
24 Rushville $120,000
25 Tell City $121,200
26 Plymouth $122,200
27 Monticello $122,200
28 Frankfort $122,800
29 Gas City $122,800
30 Scottsburg $123,900
31 South Bend $124,500
32 Lake Station $124,800
33 Kokomo $126,500
34 Huntingburg $126,500
35 Elkhart $126,900
36 Michigan City $129,000
37 Evansville $129,100
38 Kendallville $130,600
39 Washington $130,700
40 Decatur $132,900
41 Crawfordsville $134,100
42 Rochester $135,900
43 Bluffton $136,800
44 Salem $136,800
45 Bedford $136,900
46 Martinsville $140,400
47 Mishawaka $140,600
48 Hammond $141,700
49 Garrett $142,800
50 Boonville $143,100
51 La Porte $143,800
52 Tipton $148,800
53 Rensselaer $149,100
54 Shelbyville $151,100
55 New Haven $151,200
56 Westville $152,000
57 Seymour $153,300
58 Greencastle $154,000
59 Lafayette $157,600
60 South Haven $163,500
61 Mount Vernon $164,200
62 Beech Grove $169,500
63 New Albany $169,600
64 Fort Wayne $169,700
65 Clarksville $172,700
66 Auburn $172,800
67 Goshen $175,200
68 Warsaw $175,300
69 Lebanon $179,200
70 Greensburg $181,000
71 Yorktown $182,000
72 Columbia City $184,300
73 New Whiteland $185,000
74 Madison $186,600
75 Angola $186,900
76 Charlestown $191,200
77 Lawrenceburg $191,400
78 Merrillville $194,000
79 Mooresville $194,300
80 Griffith $200,400
81 Jasper $203,300
82 Hobart $203,400
83 Greenfield $205,800
84 Indianapolis $207,000
85 Dunlap $208,400
86 Jeffersonville $208,500
87 Nappanee $209,000
88 Speedway $209,400
89 Portage $210,800
90 Franklin $212,500
91 Sellersburg $213,300
92 Batesville $215,900
93 Highland $219,500
94 Lawrence $220,400
95 Ellettsville $224,400
96 Columbus $231,000
97 Pendleton $236,200
98 Lowell $236,900
99 Fortville $240,300
100 Cumberland $241,200

The most affordable housing markets in Indiana offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Hartford City has a median home value of just $77,800.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Hartford City, the median home costs just $77,800 - less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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