Special Interest
Housing in Wabash County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Wabash County averages $762/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 Wabash County FMR Area are $702 for a studio, $747 for 1‑bedroom, $980 for 2‑bedroom, $1,175 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,298 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $218 increase for a 2-bedroom in Wabash County shows a 29% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Wabash County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
