What kinds of homes are in West Terre Haute, IN?

Name: Types of homes in West Terre Haute, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Terre Haute, IN has 827 (±146) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,098 homes per square mile of land.

75.2% are detached single-family houses.

4.8% are in buildings of two to four units.

2.6% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 827 (±146)
Detached houses: 75.2%
2–4 unit buildings: 4.8%
5+ unit buildings: 2.6%

Homes in West Terre Haute by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Terre Haute	Vigo County	Indiana	United States
Single-family, detached	75.2% (±9.5 points)	70.6%	72.6%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	2.9% (±4.2 points)	2.4%	3.9%	6.2%
2 units	3.1% (±2.2 points)	3.4%	2.3%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	1.7% (±1.7 points)	6.5%	3.7%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	0.8% (±1.3 points)	5.7%	4.6%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±4.4 points)	2.5%	3.4%	4.3%
20 or more units	1.8% (±2.9 points)	6.2%	5.0%	10.3%
Mobile home	14.4% (±8.5 points)	2.6%	4.4%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%

In West Terre Haute, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Vigo County (14.4%).

It is also lower than in Indiana (13.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Terre Haute

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Terre Haute
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Terre Haute	—	2.6% (±5.4 points)	—
Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County)	1.7 mi	8.9% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Harrison Township (Vigo County)	3.4 mi	15.7% (±2.0 points)	Higher
Terre Haute	4.0 mi	17.6% (±2.0 points)	Higher
Honey Creek Township (Vigo County)	5.4 mi	26.1% (±5.3 points)	Higher
North Terre Haute	6.8 mi	5.3% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Prairieton Township	7.3 mi	0.0% (±13.7 points)	Not measurably different
Fayette Township	7.3 mi	0.0% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Lost Creek Township	8.5 mi	18.0% (±4.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harrison Township (Vigo County), IN (15.7%), Terre Haute, IN (17.6%), Honey Creek Township (Vigo County), IN (26.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Vigo County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
3	Terre Haute	17.6% (±2.0 points)
4	Harrison Township (Vigo County)	15.7% (±2.0 points)
5	Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County)	8.9% (±3.7 points)
6	Seelyville	6.8% (±12.7 points)
7	North Terre Haute	5.3% (±4.6 points)
8	Otter Creek Township (Vigo County)	3.6% (±2.7 points)
9	West Terre Haute	2.6% (±5.4 points)
10 (tie)	Riley	0.0% (±31.7 points)
10 (tie)	Fayette Township	0.0% (±6.4 points)
10 (tie)	Linton Township	0.0% (±16.6 points)
10 (tie)	Nevins Township	0.0% (±9.0 points)
10 (tie)	Pierson Township	0.0% (±9.5 points)
10 (tie)	Prairie Creek Township	0.0% (±9.9 points)

Showing 13 of 17 places in Vigo County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Terre Haute

How many homes are in West Terre Haute?

West Terre Haute, IN has an estimated 827 (±146) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Terre Haute houses or apartments?

75.2% are detached houses and 2.9% attached houses, while 7.4% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Terre Haute?

4.8% of homes in West Terre Haute are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Terre Haute town, Indiana

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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