Is Tipton County, IN good for real estate investing?

Tipton County has an investment score of 77/100, rated as "Strong Buy". The county ranks #22 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Tipton?

The median home price in Tipton County is $239,335. This ranks #385 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Tipton?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Tipton County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Tipton County

IndianaPopulation: 15,328

/100

Strong Buy

#22 of 1,000 counties

#6 in Indiana (92 counties)

Market Snapshot

$239,335

Median Home Price

13% below national median

$14,323/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

77/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

94/100

Based on 7.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

80/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Strong price appreciation (+7.6% YoY)
+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

15,328

Median Income

$71,947

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.3x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CurrentTiptonIN	77	$239,335	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy
WabashIN	76	$182,821	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
PoseyIN	76	$232,138	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
JenningsIN	74	$216,658	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
WhiteIN	74	$220,511	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
De KalbIN	73	$240,446	Est. pending	—	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyTipton is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Tipton County in Indiana scores 77/100, ranking #22 of 1,000 US counties (top 2%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash