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Knox, IN

Knox, IN.

Population: 10,811 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Knox, IN is $229,500 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,000 after a median 58 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,500

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,500
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.5%
5-year appreciation
+48.3%
10-year appreciation
+137.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$229,500
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$245,000
Median list price
$249,999
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+21.6%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
45
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$759/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,244/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,579/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)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Knox Community High School, Knox Community Middle School, Knox Community Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fisher-Calo (16 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.2 in
Annual snowfall
28.5 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (35 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Wilson Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST HEALTH - STARKE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+72 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
40.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,071
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,154
Average weekly wage
$914
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

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

How it compares

KnoxState medianUS median
Median home value$229,500$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$245,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,071$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 Knox, IN?
$229,500.
What is the median sale price in Knox, IN?
$245,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Knox, IN?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Knox, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Knox, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Knox, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Knox, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Knox, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Knox, IN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Knox, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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