Housing by town in Franklin County, Indiana
Franklin County, Indiana has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $870 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $676 in 2015–2019 (+28.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Posey Township (Franklin County) has the highest median gross rent ($985) and Oldenburg the lowest ($681).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $870 (±$78)
- Households that rent
- 18.5%
- Median household income
- $78,074
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Township | — | 0.0% | $116,719 | $250,000 | $1,250 |
| Blooming Grove Township | — | 0.0% | $95,161 | $242,500 | — |
| Brookville | $818 | 50.4% | $55,938 | $180,700 | $973 |
| Brookville Township | $856 | 32.4% | $64,480 | $221,100 | $1,519 |
| Butler Township (Franklin County) | — | 10.9% | $97,114 | $325,700 | $1,672 |
| Cedar Grove | $713 | 20.7% | $65,938 | $158,800 | $882 |
| Fairfield Township (Franklin County) | — | 0.0% | — | $266,100 | $1,605 |
| Highland Township (Franklin County) | $850 | 4.9% | $94,084 | $356,800 | $1,296 |
| Laurel | $956 | 31.3% | $27,692 | $72,900 | $620 |
| Laurel Township | $961 | 26.2% | $72,596 | $135,800 | $766 |
| Metamora Township | — | 0.0% | $64,400 | $152,400 | $1,028 |
| Mount Carmel | $820 | 36.7% | $63,500 | $131,300 | $700 |
| Oldenburg | $681 | 29.2% | $79,583 | $276,100 | $1,989 |
| Posey Township (Franklin County) | $985 | 18.7% | $52,440 | $119,300 | $914 |
| Ray Township (Franklin County) | $962 | 13.9% | $90,481 | $290,200 | $1,887 |
| Salt Creek Township (Franklin County) | — | 18.2% | $62,396 | $254,500 | $1,597 |
| Springfield Township (Franklin County) | $783 | 48.9% | $95,500 | $188,900 | $1,420 |
| Whitewater Township | — | 3.5% | $87,308 | $318,400 | $1,854 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,100 | $54,550 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,700 | $77,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,400 | $96,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,300 | $102,850 |
How the places in Franklin County rank across Indiana
- Indiana places ranked by median rent
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- Indiana places ranked by age of homes
- Indiana places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Indiana places ranked by commute time
Police departments in Franklin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 18,600 | 5 | 82 |
| Batesville Police Department | 7,390 | — | — |
| Brookville Police Department | 2,663 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Franklin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47012 | 10,733 | $809 | $257,800 | $84,958 | 26.4% |
| 47024 | 2,901 | $961 | $153,300 | $57,316 | 17.3% |
| 47030 | 1,353 | — | $159,700 | — | 7.3% |
| 47036 | 1,173 | $863 | $413,700 | $98,300 | 14.7% |
| 47016 | 773 | $763 | $300,000 | $69,880 | 8.4% |
| 47035 | 261 | — | $151,000 | $36,696 | 0.0% |
| 47010 | 207 | — | $236,400 | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Franklin County
Which place in Franklin County has the highest rent?
Posey Township (Franklin County) has the highest median gross rent, $985 (±$141) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Franklin County has the lowest rent?
Oldenburg has the lowest median gross rent, $681 (±$261) a month.
What is the median rent in Franklin County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Franklin County is $870 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Franklin County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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