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Churubusco, IN

Churubusco, IN.

Population: 7,617 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Churubusco, IN is $305,280 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 12 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,280

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$305,280
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.7%
10-year appreciation
+108.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$305,280
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
$262,500
Median list price
$297,450
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+25.9%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,530/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
Churubusco Elementary School, Churubusco Jr-Sr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.4%
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 (10.1 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
38.8 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
195
Days with Moderate air quality
161
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,345
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,724

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Tropria Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL OF INDIANA, THE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL OF LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWOR, PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+46 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,473
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,481
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
72

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

How it compares

ChurubuscoState medianUS median
Median home value$305,280$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$262,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,473$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 Churubusco, IN?
$305,280.
What is the median sale price in Churubusco, IN?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Churubusco, IN?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Churubusco, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,090/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Churubusco, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Churubusco, 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 Churubusco, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Churubusco, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Churubusco, IN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Churubusco, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Churubusco, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Churubusco, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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