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Wawaka, IN

Wawaka, IN.

Population: 1,066 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wawaka, IN is $238,195 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,450 after a median 50 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,195

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$238,195
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.2%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+102.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$238,195
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
$227,450
Median list price
$179,900
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-9.0%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$765/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$782/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,023/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,219/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
110
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wayne Waste Oil (21.4 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)

Annual precipitation
40.9 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
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,821
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,561

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Miller Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL - MISHAWAKA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
-129 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1949
Housing built before 1970
65.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,321
Households with broadband internet
49.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,826
Average weekly wage
$1,016
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

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

How it compares

WawakaState medianUS median
Typical home value$238,195$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$227,450$238,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,321$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 Wawaka, IN?
$238,195.
What is the median sale price in Wawaka, IN?
$227,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Wawaka, IN?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Wawaka, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,023/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wawaka, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind, tornado.
Is Wawaka, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wawaka, IN. 110 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wawaka, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wawaka, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wawaka, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Wawaka, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wawaka, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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