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Housing in Hancock County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hancock County averages $1,203/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 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hancock County FMR Area are $1,200 for a studio, $1,361 for 1‑bedroom, $1,582 for 2‑bedroom, $2,048 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,511 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $379 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hancock County shows a 32% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hancock County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
