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Housing in Rush County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Rush County averages $873/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Indiana median of $1,062 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Rush County FMR Area are $694 for a studio, $771 for 1‑bedroom, $968 for 2‑bedroom, $1,161 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,282 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $95 increase for a 2-bedroom in Rush County shows a 11% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Rush County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
