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Borden, IN

Borden, IN.

Population: 4,670 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Borden, IN is $313,850 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $328,500 after a median 42 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$313,850

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$313,850
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+94.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$313,850
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
$328,500
Median list price
$294,750
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+41.3%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$880/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,590/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
William W Borden Elementary School, William W Borden High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
53.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
146
Days with Moderate air quality
208
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
182

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,066
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,805

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Spring Lake Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+698 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
30.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,422
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
56.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,790
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
665

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

How it compares

BordenState medianUS median
Median home value$313,850$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$328,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,422$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 Borden, IN?
$313,850.
What is the median sale price in Borden, IN?
$328,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Borden, IN?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Borden, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,070/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Borden, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Borden, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Borden, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Borden, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Borden, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Borden, IN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Borden, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Borden, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Borden, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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