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Austin, IN

Austin, IN.

Population: 6,659 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Austin, IN is $163,741 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $173,500 after a median 50 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,741

Typical home value

-2.2%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$163,741
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+113.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$171,436
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$173,500
Median list price
$189,900
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
39
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$800/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
68.3 : 1
Schools include
Austin Elementary School, Austin High School, Austin Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Seymour Recycling Corp. (13.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,449
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,982

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Harrod/Rose Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+152 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
36.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$674
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,194
Average weekly wage
$940
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AustinState medianUS median
Typical home value$163,741$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$173,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$674$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Austin, IN?
$163,741.
What is the median sale price in Austin, IN?
$173,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Austin, IN?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Austin, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,047/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Austin, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, tornado.
Is Austin, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Austin, IN. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Austin, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Austin, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Austin, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Austin, IN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Austin, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Austin, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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