Housing by town in Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bartholomew County, Indiana has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,127 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $937 in 2015–2019 (+20.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Taylorsville has the highest median gross rent ($1,283) and Flat Rock Township the lowest ($776).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,127 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 30.7%
- Median household income
- $79,901
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Bartholomew County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township (Bartholomew County) | $979 | 7.8% | $89,688 | $239,800 | $1,831 |
| Clifford | $776 | 58.0% | $58,750 | $125,900 | $563 |
| Clifty Township | $913 | 20.6% | $88,438 | $327,900 | $2,000 |
| Columbus | $1,157 | 39.2% | $77,456 | $244,200 | $2,037 |
| Columbus Township | $1,148 | 38.9% | $75,602 | $238,500 | $1,929 |
| Elizabethtown | $875 | 35.5% | $53,750 | $153,000 | $925 |
| Flat Rock Township | $776 | 15.6% | $89,047 | $209,200 | $886 |
| German Township (Bartholomew County) | $1,106 | 20.2% | $74,608 | $165,600 | $795 |
| Harrison Township (Bartholomew County) | — | 13.7% | $119,877 | $393,400 | $2,987 |
| Hartsville | $972 | 15.2% | $64,375 | $147,300 | $947 |
| Haw Creek Township | $1,133 | 16.8% | $86,667 | $180,100 | $1,508 |
| Hope | $1,156 | 20.5% | $76,188 | $148,600 | $997 |
| Jackson Township (Bartholomew County) | — | 0.0% | $106,591 | $299,100 | $1,736 |
| Jonesville | — | 9.0% | $55,179 | $123,400 | $588 |
| Ohio Township (Bartholomew County) | — | 4.5% | $96,652 | $341,600 | $2,125 |
| Rock Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | — | 7.9% | $93,750 | $259,900 | $1,308 |
| Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | $933 | 8.8% | $71,625 | $232,300 | $1,230 |
| Taylorsville | $1,283 | 30.2% | — | $169,100 | $876 |
| Wayne Township (Bartholomew County) | $955 | 21.6% | $71,086 | $198,500 | $1,432 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,050 | $54,400 |
| 2 people | $23,350 | $38,900 | $62,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,150 | $102,600 |
How the places in Bartholomew County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Bartholomew County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 23 | 151 | 171 | 88,299 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 58 | 68 | 849 | 1,003 | 84,687 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 70 | 78 | 826 | 921 | 89,658 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Bartholomew County recorded 70 violent and 826 property crimes, 78 and 921 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Bartholomew County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Police Department | 52,346 | 46 | 643 |
| Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office | 32,824 | 21 | 158 |
| Edinburgh Police Department | 4,488 | 3 | 25 |
ZIP codes in Bartholomew County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47201 | 47,900 | $1,186 | $228,800 | $83,958 | 36.8% |
| 47203 | 26,200 | $953 | $244,100 | $72,112 | 21.6% |
| 47246 | 4,326 | $1,109 | $197,800 | $94,375 | 15.9% |
| 47232 | 2,316 | $933 | $199,100 | $70,938 | 10.0% |
| 47280 | 1,248 | $1,283 | $169,100 | — | 30.2% |
| 47244 | 533 | $972 | $315,400 | $80,278 | 7.8% |
| 47236 | 336 | — | — | — | 39.3% |
| 47226 | 165 | $776 | $125,900 | $58,750 | 58.0% |
| 47247 | 129 | — | $123,400 | $55,179 | 9.0% |
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Questions about Bartholomew County
What is the crime rate in Bartholomew County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Bartholomew County recorded 78 violent and 921 property crimes per 100,000 residents (70 violent and 826 property crimes in all).
Which place in Bartholomew County has the highest rent?
Taylorsville has the highest median gross rent, $1,283 (±$220) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Bartholomew County has the lowest rent?
Flat Rock Township has the lowest median gross rent, $776 (±$27) a month.
What is the median rent in Bartholomew County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Bartholomew County is $1,127 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bartholomew County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bartholomew County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Columbus, IN MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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