Auburn, IN Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Auburn, Indiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$257,005

+6.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+6.3%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+6.3% year-over-year

Climate Risk

10/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.2mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Top 27% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.16x

In-migrants avg $54,728 AGI vs out-migrants $47,066

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Auburn are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Auburn Market Summary

Auburn, IN is experiencing strong growth with 6.5% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.67x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+120 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.4% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score90/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$70,080

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.2%
Base Case+6.3%
Bull Case+9.5%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Auburn, IN's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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