Special Interest
Housing in Vigo County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Vigo County averages $924/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 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Vigo County FMR Area are $919 for a studio, $925 for 1‑bedroom, $1,171 for 2‑bedroom, $1,404 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,643 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $247 increase for a 2-bedroom in Vigo County shows a 27% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Vigo County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
