Markets/Indiana/Richmond

Richmond, IN Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$178,377

+6.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+6.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+6.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
2.3mo supply · Score +1/7

Net migration: Top 40% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.88x

In-migrants avg $41,569 AGI vs out-migrants $47,392

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Richmond Market Summary

Richmond, IN is experiencing strong growth with 6.4% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.15x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+39 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.17% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score98/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$56,652

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.1%
Base Case+6.2%
Bull Case+9.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Richmond, IN's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (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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