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Franklin County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Indiana
$474K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
126
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$302K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.10,418
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$302K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,676 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1985
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.54%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.98%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.5%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.221
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,243
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.61 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Franklin County compares

By median home value, Franklin County is the 12th most expensive of 92 counties in Indiana, and its typical home is worth more than 65% of all homes in Indiana.

Home values in Franklin County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$81K$762K
counties in Indiana ranked by median home value
#IndianaMedian valueHomes
1Hamilton County$450K125,172
2Boone County$414K27,271
3Brown County$348K8,608
4Hendricks County$348K63,315
5LaGrange County$339K16,453
6Porter County$329K61,279
7Dearborn County$314K19,501
8Hancock County$311K32,596
9Johnson County$311K56,085
10Monroe County$305K42,151
11Steuben County$302K21,297
12Franklin County$302K10,418
13Morgan County$300K28,816
14Kosciusko County$299K35,229
15Tippecanoe County$297K50,461
16Ohio County$288K2,506
17Warrick County$284K24,779
18Ripley County$283K11,135
19Floyd County$282K29,677
20Whitley County$279K13,736
21Jasper County$277K12,946
22Tipton County$275K6,408
23Putnam County$270K14,484
24Bartholomew County$264K28,716

92 counties in Indiana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Franklin County, most valuable first

About the Franklin County market

What is the median home price in Franklin County, IN?

The median sale price in Franklin County, IN is $473,833 (data through October 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Franklin County, IN each year?

126 homes sold in Franklin County, IN over the last 12 months (data through October 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Franklin County, IN?

Franklin County, IN contains 10,418 residential properties, with a median of 1,676 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1985. The median TopHap Estimate is $302K.

How does Franklin County, IN compare to the rest of Indiana?

By median home value, Franklin County, IN is the 12th most expensive of 92 counties in Indiana. Its typical home is worth more than 65% of all homes in Indiana. Steuben County ranks just above it and Morgan County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Franklin County, IN?

74% of homes in Franklin County, IN are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Franklin County, IN hold?

98% of mortgaged homes in Franklin County, IN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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