RANK #188 / 996 · POP 179,900 · IN
PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.1%
Vanderburgh County, Indiana, is home to Evansville, which features Bosse Field, the third-oldest ballpark used for professional baseball in the United States. Only Boston's Fenway Park and Chicago's Wrigley Field are older. Located in southwestern Indiana, Vanderburgh County is the state's eighth-smallest county by area, covering 236 square miles. The county seat, Evansville, sits on the Ohio River. Commuting within the county is generally efficient, with an average travel time of under 20 minutes. The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) provides fixed-route bus service and an on-demand rideshare option. The community offers access to outdoor recreation, including Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, a large urban old-growth forest with nearly six miles of trails.
Vanderburgh County's quality of life is shaped by its community atmosphere and access to amenities. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation serves the county with public schools that are rated above average. The local economy is diverse, with a strong manufacturing base and a growing presence in the medical and finance sectors. Recent economic developments include strategic investments in infrastructure and job creation across the region. These efforts aim to enhance the quality of life for residents and attract new businesses. The area is seeing growth in high-income households, contributing to a shifting economic landscape.
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.4x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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I-69 Ohio River Crossing
State of Indiana (INDOT)
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$1,140M | Under Construction |
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Elliot BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)
RWE Americas
|
$300M | Proposed |
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Bluegrass Creek Solar Project
Orion Renewable Energy Group
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$200M | Proposed |
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Southwest Indiana READI 2.0 Grant Funding
Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
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$45M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Vanderburgh County has a Boom Town Index score of 81/100, ranking #188 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.5% and a median household income of $58,839, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Vanderburgh County is $162,800 with median rent at $930/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3614, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.5%. Home values changed +3.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.71% of Vanderburgh County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.