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Market MapIndianaBrown

Brown County

IndianaPopulation: 15,513
65
/100
Buy
#211 of 1,000 counties
#56 in Indiana (92 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$355,794
Median Home Price
52% above national median
$21,127/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
65/100
65
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
82/100

Based on 3.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
58/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.8x. 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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
15,513
Median Income
$73,933
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.8x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
WashingtonIN
66$216,903Est. pending—BuyView
BartholomewIN
66$267,460$1,3536.07%BuyView
CurrentBrownIN
65$355,794Est. pending—Buy
MarionIN
65$226,825$1,3677.23%BuyView
La PorteIN
65$249,110$1,1735.65%BuyView
HancockIN
64$321,689$1,6786.26%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyBrown offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Brown County in Indiana scores 65/100, ranking #211 of 1,000 US counties (top 28%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Brown with stronger cash flow

  • Marion County for cash-flow rentals
  • Hancock County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bartholomew County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Brown

  • Washington County, lower entry price
  • Marion County, lower entry price
  • La Porte County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Brown vs Marion for rentals
  • Brown vs La Porte for rentals
  • Brown vs Hancock for rentals
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