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Dyer, IN — ZIP 46311

Population: 23,321 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46311 (Dyer, IN) is $370,189 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,950 after a median 48 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$370,189

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$370,189
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.6%
10-year appreciation
+60.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$370,189
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$369,950
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
-5.0%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,770/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,920/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)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
George Bibich Elementary School, Kahler Middle School, Protsman Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Chemical Service, Inc. (5.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.8 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
125
Days with Moderate air quality
222
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
215

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
104,878
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
113,617

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Lansing Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FRANCISCAN HEALTH DYER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
58
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+154 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,112
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,551
Average weekly wage
$1,153
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,605

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

How it compares

ZIP 46311State medianUS median
Median home value$370,189$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$369,950$238,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,112$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 median home value in ZIP 46311?
$370,189.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46311?
$369,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46311?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46311?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,450/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46311?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46311?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46311?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46311?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 46311?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 46311 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 46311?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46311?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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