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Mishawaka, IN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Mishawaka.

Population: 57,683 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mishawaka, IN is $217,148 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,750 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,280/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,148

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,148
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+107.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$217,148
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
$232,750
Median list price
$232,475
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+15.8%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
74
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
70

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,280/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/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
18
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
School City of Mishawaka, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Schools include
Oaklawn Campus Program, Beiger Elementary School, Emmons Elementary School, Fred J Hums Elementary School, Lasalle Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc., Landfill (2.7 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 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)
51
Days with Good air quality
175
Days with Moderate air quality
177
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,257
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,676

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
91
Nearest airport
Nelund Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Bend International Airport (SBN) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL - MISHAWAKA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
60
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)
-733 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,432
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
108,928
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
270

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

How it compares

MishawakaState medianUS median
Median home value$217,148$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$232,750$238,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,280/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,432$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 Mishawaka, IN?
$217,148.
What is the median sale price in Mishawaka, IN?
$232,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Mishawaka, IN?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Mishawaka, IN?
Typical rent: $1,280/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mishawaka, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, heatWave.
Is Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mishawaka, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mishawaka, IN?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc., Landfill, 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve Mishawaka, IN?
18 schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mishawaka, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mishawaka, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mishawaka, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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