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Housing Affordability in Johnson County, IN

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
23.8%
Indiana 25.5%
Renters paying 30%+
42.7%
Indiana 48.1%
Homeowners paying 30%+
17.0%
Indiana 16.8%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,583/mo
Indiana $1,404/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more7,00542.7%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more7,68417.0%
  • Renters paying 50% or more3,52821.5%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 26.7%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.8%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $564/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.1

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Johnson County, IN23.8%42.7%17.0%26.7%
Indiana25.5%48.1%16.8%29.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Johnson County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Greenwood25.5%41.4%14.7%26.3%
Franklin28.3%46.0%19.2%27.6%
Bargersville27.5%71.8%14.0%48.5%
New Whiteland19.6%7.1%22.0%18.1%
Whiteland25.7%29.9%25.4%22.1%
Edinburgh26.7%35.6%21.8%23.2%
Trafalgar22.5%69.8%9.9%43.1%
Prince's Lakes16.9%28.6%16.4%27.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Johnson County, IN?
In Johnson County, IN, 23.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Johnson County compare with Indiana?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Johnson County is 23.8%, compared with 25.5% for Indiana as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates