Housing by town in Wells County, Indiana
Wells County, Indiana has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $813 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $702 in 2015–2019 (+15.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Vera Cruz has the highest median gross rent ($1,125) and Zanesville the lowest ($693).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $813 (±$70)
- Households that rent
- 24.4%
- Median household income
- $71,957
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Wells County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | $732 | 38.0% | $57,539 | $149,600 | $900 |
| Chester Township (Wells County) | — | 3.6% | $84,861 | $213,100 | $1,263 |
| Harrison Township (Wells County) | $740 | 31.5% | $61,689 | $150,000 | $972 |
| Jackson Township (Wells County) | — | 6.2% | $85,438 | $236,200 | $1,071 |
| Jefferson Township (Wells County) | $913 | 23.0% | $73,736 | $206,000 | $1,049 |
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | $811 | 30.2% | $76,563 | $220,600 | $1,185 |
| Liberty Township (Wells County) | — | 5.1% | $56,080 | $124,700 | $823 |
| Nottingham Township | $912 | 30.9% | $64,737 | $147,900 | $957 |
| Ossian | $906 | 33.0% | $71,563 | $201,500 | $965 |
| Poneto | — | 19.8% | $63,750 | $95,400 | $437 |
| Rockcreek Township | $807 | 21.9% | $86,339 | $232,300 | $1,472 |
| Union Township (Wells County) | $756 | 3.6% | $86,116 | $250,500 | $1,094 |
| Uniondale | $1,042 | 12.8% | $84,375 | $110,500 | $539 |
| Vera Cruz | $1,125 | 35.7% | $70,000 | $68,900 | $1,167 |
| Zanesville | $693 | 11.8% | $67,212 | $162,500 | $647 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,550 | $32,550 | $52,100 |
| 2 people | $22,350 | $37,200 | $59,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,500 | $74,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,950 | $86,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,700 | $92,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
How the places in Wells County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Wells County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 118 | 98 | 351 | 27,940 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 27 | 95 | 88 | 311 | 28,337 | 2 of 2 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Wells County recorded 27 violent and 88 property crimes, 95 and 311 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 Wells County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells County Sheriff's Office | 17,818 | 8 | 8 |
| Bluffton Police Department | 10,519 | 19 | 80 |
ZIP codes in Wells County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46714 | 15,734 | $759 | $185,300 | $66,441 | 29.8% |
| 46777 | 6,081 | $911 | $201,100 | $72,758 | 22.3% |
| 46770 | 2,530 | $777 | $222,700 | $66,750 | 15.9% |
| 46791 | 1,210 | $970 | $307,300 | $128,542 | 4.2% |
| 46781 | 1,046 | $496 | $192,900 | $87,768 | 10.8% |
| 46731 | 657 | — | $229,700 | $108,036 | 6.1% |
| 46766 | 579 | — | $117,400 | $85,570 | 6.0% |
| 46799 | 375 | — | $167,500 | $83,125 | 11.6% |
| 46759 | 271 | — | — | $56,354 | 32.6% |
| 46778 | 34 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Wells County
What is the crime rate in Wells County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Wells County recorded 95 violent and 311 property crimes per 100,000 residents (27 violent and 88 property crimes in all).
Which place in Wells County has the highest rent?
Vera Cruz has the highest median gross rent, $1,125 (±$471) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wells County has the lowest rent?
Zanesville has the lowest median gross rent, $693 (±$253) a month.
What is the median rent in Wells County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Wells County is $813 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wells 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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