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Evansville, IN

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Evansville.

Population: 163,917 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Evansville, IN is $194,191 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $219,344 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,120/month. 37 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, 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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$194,191

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$194,191
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+90.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2025)
$195,030
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$219,344
Median list price
$195,950
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
588
For-sale inventory
620
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
472
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
215

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,120/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$866/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$872/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,127/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,387/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,534/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
37
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
6
High schools
7
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Signature School Inc, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, Joshua Academy
Schools include
Signature School Inc, Cedar Hall Community School, Central High School, Highland Elementary School, Thompkins Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
773
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination (0.6 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)

Average annual temperature
60.5°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
10.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,537
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,606

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (28 mi)
National parks include
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Skylane Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL 1, DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC, ASCENSION ST VINCENT EVANSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-89 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
55.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,385
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
98,074
Average weekly wage
$1,145
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
441

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

How it compares

EvansvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$194,191$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$219,344$238,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,120/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,385$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 Evansville, IN?
$194,191.
What is the median sale price in Evansville, IN?
$219,344.
How long do homes take to sell in Evansville, IN?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Evansville, IN?
Typical rent: $1,120/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Evansville, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Evansville, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 773 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 Evansville, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Evansville, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Evansville, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination, 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve Evansville, IN?
37 schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Evansville, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Evansville, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Evansville, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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