Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,905 ↓ 0.9% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $41,750 44% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $107,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
| Median Age | 49.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 20.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 74 transactions |
| Active Listings | 30 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 519 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $8,986 |
| Recent Sales | 70 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 188 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 32.40 acres |
| Active Listings | 27 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 9.53 | $65,187 | $6,840 | Gobbler Knob Road | Pekin |
| Mar 2026New | 8.00 | $115,000 | $14,375 | 3420 E Shorts Corner Road | Pekin |
| Mar 2026New | 1.99 | $95,000 | $47,835 | 3235 E Spiceview Lane | Palmyra |
| Mar 2026New | 5.53 | $90,000 | $16,275 | 4630 E Farabee Road | Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 40.00 | $315,000 | $7,875 | 4879 W Henderson Park Road | Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 15.14 | $136,000 | $8,983 | 10555 S Budweiser Lane | Palmyra |
| Feb 2026 | 3.92 | $58,000 | $14,796 | S Horners Chapel Road | Fredericksburg |
| Feb 2026 | 73.09 | $410,000 | $5,610 | 9202 E Garrison Hollow Rd | Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 73.00 | $410,000 | $5,616 | 9202 E Garrison Hollow Road #A | Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 306.25 | $1,434,950 | $4,686 | Fields Road W | Vallonia |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 103.91 | $792,000 | $7,622 | S Brown Lane | Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 2.46 | $134,000 | $54,472 | W Mulberry Street | Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 100.00 | $275,000 | $2,750 | 2 N Leval Ratt Rd | Scottsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 17.00 | $365,000 | $21,471 | 5484 N State Rd #135 | Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 4.53 | $165,000 | $36,424 | 1000 W Market Street | Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 21.70 | $58,000 | $2,673 | 6057 E Hurst Rd | Pekin |
| Dec 2025 | 2.83 | $50,000 | $17,655 | W Messersmith Way | Pekin |
| Nov 2025 | 20.00 | $90,000 | $4,500 | 0 N McKinley St | Campbellsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 24.76 | $249,900 | $10,093 | SE Side Nicholson Hollow Rd | Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 24.76 | $249,900 | $10,093 | SE E Nicholson Hollow Road | Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 21.50 | $140,000 | $6,512 | 1361 W South Liberty Church Rd. | Pekin |
| Nov 2025 | 20.00 | $90,000 | $4,500 | N Of N McKinley Rd | Campbellsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 20.00 | $90,000 | $4,500 | N McKinley Hill Road | Campbellsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 73.67 | $533,000 | $7,235 | S Hickory Grove Road | Pekin |
| Oct 2025 | 2.51 | $50,000 | $19,920 | S Hunter Trace | Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 20.00 | $115,000 | $5,750 | off W/S Rush Creek Road | Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 20.00 | $115,000 | $5,750 | Off W S Rush Creek Rd | Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 1.84 | $32,000 | $17,391 | S Side South Boston Pekin Road | Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 50.30 | $228,250 | $4,538 | W Ault Sawmill Road | Campbellsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.84 | $36,500 | $19,837 | S Side South Boston Pekin Road | Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 1.84 | $36,000 | $19,565 | S South Boston Pekin Rd | Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 7.79 | $70,000 | $8,986 | 11704 E Smith Road | Scottsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 3.00 | $39,000 | $13,000 | S Voyles Road | Pekin |
| Aug 2025 | 4.99 | $55,000 | $11,018 | 11507 E Smith Road | Scottsburg |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 2233 N Rush Creek Road | Salem |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 1002 Aspen Drive | Salem |
| Aug 2025 | 3.42 | $60,000 | $17,544 | NE Voyles Road | Borden |
| Aug 2025 | 2.00 | $60,000 | $30,000 | 250 W Main Street | Pekin |
| Jul 2025 | 20.00 | $136,000 | $6,800 | S Daisy Line Road | Pekin |
| Jul 2025 | 3.53 | $450,000 | $127,407 | 0 S Nalley Court | Fredericksburg |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $78,875 | $7,888 | 3 N Mount Rd | Scottsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $78,875 | $7,888 | 2 N Mount Rd | Scottsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 7.89 | $62,248 | $7,889 | 4 N Mount Rd | Scottsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $78,875 | $7,888 | Tract 2 N Mount Road | Scottsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $78,875 | $7,888 | Tract 3 N Mount Road | Scottsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 7.89 | $62,248 | $7,889 | Tract 4 N Mount Road | Scottsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 76.25 | $555,000 | $7,279 | E Daisy Line Road | Pekin |
| Jul 2025 | 17.00 | $175,000 | $10,294 | E Fire Tower Road | Salem |
| Jul 2025 | 33.63 | $155,000 | $4,610 | 0 (Lot #1) Voyles Road | Greenville |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $77,000 | $15,400 | Tract 2 - Mt. Tabor Rd. | Salem |
| Jun 2025 | 6.29 | $77,000 | $12,242 | Tract 3 - Mt. Tabor Rd. | Salem |
| Jun 2025 | 3.00 | $18,500 | $6,167 | 0 W Jericho Rd | Taswell |
| Jun 2025 | 15.40 | $165,000 | $10,714 | Tract 7 - S Bata Road | Salem |
| Jun 2025 | 386.63 | $3,547,500 | $9,175 | N Harristown; Bata; & Day Road | Salem |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $111,100 | $22,220 | S Bata & N Canton Road | Salem |
| May 2025 | 20.70 | $165,000 | $7,969 | E N Brown Street | Campbellsburg |
| May 2025 | 11.20 | $50,000 | $4,464 | McKinley Hill Road | Campbellsburg |
| May 2025 | 46.62 | $180,000 | $3,861 | N Delaney Park Road | Salem |
| May 2025 | 2.48 | $45,000 | $18,145 | 116 S Hunter Trace | Salem |
| May 2025 | 3.53 | $70,000 | $19,830 | E State Road 160 - Tract 1 | Pekin |
| May 2025 | 3.50 | $30,000 | $8,571 | N Side W Buffalo Bottoms Rd | Vallonia |
| Apr 2025 | 2.18 | $30,000 | $13,761 | W Green Mill Road Lot 14 | Hardinsburg |
| Apr 2025 | 3.45 | $48,000 | $13,921 | S Horners Chapel Road | Fredericksburg |
| Apr 2025 | 150.00 | $150,000 | $1,000 | 4868 W State Road 56 | Salem |
| Apr 2025 | 144.00 | $1,200,000 | $8,333 | 4702 S Wilson Road | Campbellsburg |
| Apr 2025 | 19.00 | $185,000 | $9,737 | 9980 S Bullington Road | Fredericksburg |
| Apr 2025 | 80.00 | $583,000 | $7,288 | S Wilson Road | Campbellsburg |
| Apr 2025 | 16.59 | $72,550 | $4,373 | Blue River at E SR 64 | Milltown |
| Mar 2025 | 5.85 | $115,000 | $19,658 | Survey Tract 6 - Highway 160 E | Henryville |
| Mar 2025 | 15.94 | $226,600 | $14,216 | Tracts 3, 4, & 5 - Highway 160 E | Henryville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $30,000 |
| Recent Sales | 4 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 83 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.30 acres |
| Active Listings | 3 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.81 | $179,800 | 1402 W State Road 56 #SITE 1 | Scottsburg |
| Jan 2026 | 0.33 | $25,000 | 71 S Beech Street | Campbellsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 0.04 | $30,000 | N Side Of Bristol Street | Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.04 | $30,000 | N Side Bristol St | Salem |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 28,167 |
| Population (2020) | 28,182 |
| Population Growth | -0.05% |
| Median Household Income | $61,358 |
| Median Home Value | $162,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,162 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,168 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.6% |
| Median Age | 41.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,947 (6.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
Market Overview
Washington County, Indiana has a population of 28,167, which has declined 0.05% since 2020. The median household income is $61,358, below the national median of $74,580 by 17.7%. The housing vacancy rate of 9.6% suggests balanced market conditions. Washington County remains a key area for land acquisition in Indiana. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $9,091 per acre, with properties averaging 27.20 acres. There are currently 30 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Washington County, Indiana?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Washington County has a population of 28,167. The county has declined 0.05% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
The median household income in Washington County is $61,358, which is 17.7% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Washington County growing or shrinking?
Washington County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.05% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Washington County?
The median home value in Washington County is $162,400. The housing vacancy rate is 9.6%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $9,091 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $15,300.
Does Reelvest buy land in Washington County, Indiana?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.