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Pleasant Lake, IN

Pleasant Lake, IN.

Population: 2,221 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pleasant Lake, IN is $251,230 — up 11.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,450 after a median 52 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$251,230

Typical home value

+11.2%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$251,230
1-year appreciation
+11.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+37.8%
10-year appreciation
+106.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$251,230
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
$287,450
Median list price
$233,900
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
-7.3%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$837/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$842/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,448/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
Schools include
Pleasant Lake Montessori 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North Bronson Industrial Area (22.4 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
49.0°F
Average high
58.5°F
Average low
39.5°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
32.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,233
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,089

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Tri State Steuben County Airport (ANQ) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL OF INDIANA, THE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL OF LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWOR, PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-20 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,098
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,602
Average weekly wage
$983
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
127

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

How it compares

Pleasant LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$251,230$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$287,450$238,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,098$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 Pleasant Lake, IN?
$251,230.
What is the median sale price in Pleasant Lake, IN?
$287,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Pleasant Lake, IN?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Pleasant Lake, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,102/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pleasant Lake, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
Is Pleasant Lake, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pleasant Lake, IN. 14 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 Pleasant Lake, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pleasant Lake, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pleasant Lake, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pleasant Lake, IN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pleasant Lake, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pleasant Lake, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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