Real Estate Investing in Staunton, Indiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 253 • Clay County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (67/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 34.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 32.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $39,000 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $130,423
Avg Monthly Rent $936
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Staunton Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Staunton shows the kind of tepid fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Staunton's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

decisively Staunton's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Staunton show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is tepid 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
$130,423
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
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 Staunton, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staunton, IN

What type of investing works in Staunton, IN?

Most investors in Staunton, IN run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Is vacancy a concern in Staunton, IN?

Staunton, IN vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What are rental rates like in Staunton, IN?

Rents in Staunton, IN run near $936/mo. Compared with median home prices of $130K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is Staunton, IN good for house hacking?

Staunton, IN offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $936/mo rent level.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Staunton, IN?

Landlord-friendliness in Staunton, IN is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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