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Warrick County, IN

RANK #124 / 996  ·  POP 64,065  ·  IN

PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.6%

Warrick County is one of America's fastest-growing metros, with explosive job creation driving its boom.

[01] Why Warrick County?

Newburgh, a historic town along the Ohio River, offers a distinctive entry point to Warrick County, Indiana. Located in the southwestern part of the state, the county is part of the Evansville metropolitan area. Commutes to Evansville are common, with major highways like 62 and 66 providing access. The community feel across towns like Boonville, Chandler, and Newburgh is often described as family-friendly. Residents have access to outdoor recreation at places like Scales Lake Park, Friedman Park, and the Interlake State Recreation Area, offering activities from hiking and fishing to off-road vehicle trails. The Warrick Trails system further connects neighborhoods, schools, and parks for walking and cycling.

Life in Warrick County is characterized by highly-rated public schools, a factor often cited by families considering a move. The county has seen consistent population growth, attracting families and young professionals. The economy is experiencing development in commercial and residential sectors, with new mixed-use projects underway. There is also investment in data centers and energy-related industries. The Warrick Area Transit System (WATS) provides bus services within the county, connecting its towns and linking to the broader Evansville transportation network.

[02] Market Snapshot

Housing Ratio
5.2x

Above national median (4.7x)

GDP Growth
+0.9%

Well below national median

Home Prices
+4.6%

Outpacing national median

Climate & Terrain
-1.8

Below-average climate & terrain

Price/Rent
13x

Below national median (13x)

Housing is fairly valued at 5.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.

[03] Signal Profile

[04] Home Value Growth vs National

Warrick County U.S. National

The Numbers

DEMOGRAPHICS
Population
64,065
+0.77% YoY
Median Household Income
$91,105
Median Home Value
$215,600
+4.59% 12mo
Median Rent
$964
Average Annual Pay
$59,237
+5.2% YoY
Employment
18,096
+4.2% YoY
Income-to-Home-Value
0.4226
More affordable than average
Migration Inflow
3.2%
of pop. from another state

Market Activity

REAL ESTATE
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Days on Market
57
Moderate pace
Months of Supply
3.1
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.2%
Near asking price
Sold Above List
17.6%
Listings w/ Price Drops
30.8%
Building Permits (2024)
251
Single-Family Permits
239

Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →

[05] Capital Investment

$892M
TOTAL
PROJECT AMOUNT STATUS
Sourecolo Data Center
Sourecolo
$500M Proposed
Rustic Hills Solar I
Clēnera / Hoosier Energy
$120M Planned
Rustic Hills Solar II
Clēnera / CenterPoint Energy South
$100M Planned
The Dominion Mixed-Use Development (Phase 1)
Scion Real Estate Development
$72M Planned
County-wide Advanced Fiber Network (Fiber Backbone Project)
Mainstream Fiber Networks
$50M Under Construction
Broadband Network Expansion (RDOF)
Spectrum
$50M Under Construction

Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.

[06] Score Breakdown

GDP Growth +0.9% 16 percentile
Population Growth +0.8% 63 percentile
Income Growth +6.4% 11 percentile
Vacancy Rate 0.5% 94 percentile
Home Price Change +4.6% 87 percentile
Rent Growth +5.4% 83 percentile
Price/Rent 13x 51 percentile

Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.

[07] Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warrick County, IN a good place to move to?

Warrick County has a Boom Town Index score of 88/100, ranking #124 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +4.2% and a median household income of $91,105, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.

Is Warrick County affordable?

The median home value in Warrick County is $215,600 with median rent at $964/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.4226, which is more affordable than the national average.

Is Warrick County growing or shrinking?

Population growth: +0.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +4.2%. Home values changed +4.6% in the past 12 months.

Are people moving to Warrick County?

Yes — 3.2% of Warrick County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.

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