Wayne County, IN home prices

Wayne County, IN: the typical home is worth $173,895 as of 2026-05, up +5.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $123/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1978: $38,174 → 2026: $173,895 (4.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $173,895, homes in Wayne County sit 26% below the Indiana median ($234,016) and 26% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #80 of 92 Indiana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.3× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$858/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $870/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Union County, IN ($197,753) · Fayette County, IN ($162,416) · Randolph County, IN ($162,187) · Preble County, OH ($235,025) · Henry County, IN ($191,370) · Darke County, OH ($218,223)