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Market MapIndianaDearborn

Dearborn County

IndianaPopulation: 50,709
67
/100
Buy
#205 of 1,000 counties
#51 in Indiana (92 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 6, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$333,117
Median Home Price
45% above national median
$20,128/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
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
67/100
67
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
87/100

Based on 5.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
59/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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 (+5.3% YoY)

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
50,709
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
SpencerIN
68$224,405Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentDearbornIN
67$333,117Est. pending—Buy
WashingtonIN
66$216,903Est. pending—BuyView
BartholomewIN
66$267,460$1,3536.07%BuyView
MorganIN
66$294,017$1,6146.59%BuyView
ClarkIN
66$257,026$1,2986.06%BuyView

The Bottom Line

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

Dearborn County in Indiana scores 67/100, ranking #205 of 1,000 US counties (top 26%). 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 Dearborn with stronger cash flow

  • Morgan County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bartholomew County for cash-flow rentals
  • Clark County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Dearborn

  • Washington County, lower entry price
  • Spencer County, lower entry price
  • Clark County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Dearborn vs Spencer for rentals
  • Dearborn vs Washington for rentals
  • Dearborn vs Bartholomew for rentals
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