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Anderson, IN

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Anderson.

Population: 74,296 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Anderson, IN is $166,742 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,300 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,100/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$166,742

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,742
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+161.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$168,535
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
$185,300
Median list price
$187,475
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
342
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
44
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
125

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,100/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$820/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$965/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,582/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,758/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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Anderson Community School Corp, Anderson Preparatory Academy, Excel Center - Anderson
Schools include
Edgewood Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School, COMPASS Alternative School, Tenth Street Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Contamination (1.4 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.3°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 in
Annual snowfall
11.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
229

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,095
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,803

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
233
Nearest airport
Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (AID) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANDERSON AND MADISON COUNTY, HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, RIVERVIEW HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+588 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
63.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,083
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,686
Average weekly wage
$910
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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

How it compares

AndersonState medianUS median
Median home value$166,742$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$185,300$238,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,100/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,083$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 Anderson, IN?
$166,742.
What is the median sale price in Anderson, IN?
$185,300.
How long do homes take to sell in Anderson, IN?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Anderson, IN?
Typical rent: $1,100/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anderson, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Anderson, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Anderson, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Anderson, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anderson, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Contamination, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Anderson, IN?
12 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Anderson, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Anderson, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Anderson, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Anderson

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