Special Interest
Housing in Starke County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Starke County averages $712/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 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Starke County FMR Area are $685 for a studio, $729 for 1‑bedroom, $956 for 2‑bedroom, $1,151 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,517 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $244 increase for a 2-bedroom in Starke County shows a 34% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Starke County was 5.3% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
