Special Interest
Housing in Jennings County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Jennings County averages $988/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 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Jennings County FMR Area are $722 for a studio, $768 for 1‑bedroom, $1,008 for 2‑bedroom, $1,402 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,644 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $20 increase for a 2-bedroom in Jennings County shows a 2% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Jennings County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
