Real Estate Investing in Bowling Green, Indiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 917 • Clay County

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Should you buy in Bowling Green, IN? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (84/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $234,358
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bowling Green Real Estate

Bowling Green, IN covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

firmly Bowling Green's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects muted investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Bowling Green at $909/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Bowling Green show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Terre Haute, IN

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Avg Home Value
$234,358
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Terre Haute, IN metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
60%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Terre Haute, IN metro
48
Days to pending
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bowling Green, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowling Green, IN

What price range are homes in Bowling Green, IN?

The median home value in Bowling Green, IN is roughly $234K. That puts it reasonable relative to the IN statewide average.

Are tenants stable in Bowling Green, IN?

Bowling Green, IN draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $909/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Bowling Green, IN landlord-friendly?

IN law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Bowling Green inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Bowling Green, IN?

Bowling Green, IN carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $909/mo.

Is Bowling Green, IN suited for a house hack?

For house hackers, Bowling Green, IN is a challenging. The $909/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $234K property.

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