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Union mills, IN

Union mills, IN.

Population: 1,835 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Union mills, IN is $307,288 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,000 after a median 100 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, tornado, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$307,288

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$307,288
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+103.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$307,288
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
$309,000
Median list price
$317,700
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+18.4%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
South Central Elementary School, South Central Jr-Sr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fisher-Calo (5.7 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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in
Annual snowfall
30.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
277
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,705
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,262

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Flying U Ranch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST HEALTH-LA PORTE, FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY, NORTHWEST HEALTH - PORTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-66 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
27.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,395
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,874
Average weekly wage
$989
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
180

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

How it compares

Union millsState medianUS median
Median home value$307,288$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$309,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market100 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,395$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 Union mills, IN?
$307,288.
What is the median sale price in Union mills, IN?
$309,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Union mills, IN?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Union mills, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,156/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Union mills, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Union mills, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Union mills, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Union mills, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Union mills, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Union mills, IN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Union mills, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Union mills, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Union mills, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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