Real Estate Investing in Vigo County, Indiana

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 101,172

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.3 / 5 (56/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $161,176
Avg Monthly Rent $989
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Vigo County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Indiana: Vigo has 3 cities, 7 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

firmly Vigo County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

A 101,172 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Vigo a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$161,176
Avg Monthly Rent
$989
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IN)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Vigo County

3 Colleges 10,648 Students 249 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
4-Year Private Β· 2,250 students
C+
Indiana State University
4-Year Public Β· 8,304 students
πŸ“ ~249 students rent off-campus
C
J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 94 students

Cities in Vigo County

ZIP Codes in Vigo County, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vigo County

What type of investing works in, IN?

Most investors in, IN run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.3/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What price range are homes in, IN?

In, IN the median home value sits at $161K. Against the broader IN market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the average monthly rent in, IN?

Investors in, IN typically see rents near $989/mo per month against $161K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Are there empty rentals in, IN?

Vacancy risk in, IN is elevated. That supports steady cash flow for typical rental holds.

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