Real Estate Investing in Wells County, Indiana

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 27,330

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ 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

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $262,288
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Wells County Real Estate

With 27,330 residents across 8 cities, Wells County shows subdued fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Wells's 8 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Wells β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$262,288
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bluffton, IN metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Wells County

ZIP Codes in Wells County, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wells County

Are renters plentiful in, IN?

, IN draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $918/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is, IN above or below the IN benchmark?

, IN comes in broadly in line with on the IN comparison. Specific drivers include $262K prices and $918/mo rents.

How tight is the rental market in, IN?

, IN carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect reliable absorption at market rents of $918/mo.

What is it like being a landlord in, IN?

IN ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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