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Fortville, IN

Fortville, IN.

Population: 15,943 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fortville, IN is $506,267 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $484,495 after a median 34.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,831/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$506,267

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

34.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$506,267
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.7%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$506,500
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
$484,495
Median list price
$529,365
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
-12.7%
Median days on market
34.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
120
For-sale inventory
95
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
72
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,831/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,410/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Mt Vernon Community School Corp, Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Schools include
Mt Vernon High School, Mt Vernon Middle School, Fortville Elementary School, Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy, Geist Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Contamination (15.6 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
47.6 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
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,904
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,520

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
66
Nearest airport
Indianapolis Regional Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
ESKENAZI HEALTH, INDIANAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER, INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
32
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)
+700 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
20.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
57.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,369
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,288
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,085

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

How it compares

FortvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$506,267$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$484,495$238,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,831/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,369$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 Fortville, IN?
$506,267.
What is the median sale price in Fortville, IN?
$484,495.
How long do homes take to sell in Fortville, IN?
Median days on market: 34.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fortville, IN?
Typical rent: $1,831/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fortville, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado.
Is Fortville, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Fortville, 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 Fortville, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fortville, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fortville, IN?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fortville, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fortville, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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