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Terre Haute, IN

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Terre Haute.

Population: 80,142 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Terre Haute, IN is $140,721 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,500 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,026/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$140,721

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$140,721
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+71.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$145,666
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
$169,500
Median list price
$151,850
Median price per sqft
$102
1-year sale-price change
+86.9%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
258
For-sale inventory
318
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
243
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
106

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,026/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,164/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,387/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,610/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
19
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Vigo County School Corp, Excel Center of West Central Indiana
Schools include
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School, Dixie Bee Elementary School, Farrington Grove Elementary School, Honey Creek Middle School, Sarah Scott Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
528
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Elm Street Ground Water Contamination (0.4 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
55.6°F
Average high
66.6°F
Average low
43.8°F
Annual precipitation
44.7 in
Annual snowfall
9.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
146
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-24,564
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,634
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,355

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HARSHA BEHAVIORAL CENTER INC, PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
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)
-211 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
57.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,210
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,854
Average weekly wage
$1,055
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
234

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

How it compares

Terre HauteState medianUS median
Typical home value$140,721$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$169,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,026/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,210$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 Terre Haute, IN?
$140,721.
What is the median sale price in Terre Haute, IN?
$169,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Terre Haute, IN?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Terre Haute, IN?
Typical rent: $1,026/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Terre Haute, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail.
Is Terre Haute, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 528 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Terre Haute, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Terre Haute, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Terre Haute, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Elm Street Ground Water Contamination, 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Terre Haute, IN?
19 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Terre Haute, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Terre Haute, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Terre Haute, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Terre Haute

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