Short answerPrices vary a lot across Southern Indiana. 2026 medians ran from about $194,000 in Washington County and $202,500 in Jennings County to $279,000 in Bartholomew County and $416,000 in Brown County. Most counties had more homes for sale than a year earlier, giving buyers more choice, while well priced homes still sold within about a month.
Prices and pace by county
| County | Median sale price | Pace | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson (Seymour, Brownstown) | $220,000 | About 28 days on market | Year to date through Sep 2026 |
| Bartholomew (Columbus) | $279,000 | About 19 days on market (Aug) | Year to date through Sep 2026 |
| Jennings (North Vernon) | $202,500 | Inventory down 15% from a year ago | Year to date through Sep 2026 |
| Brown (Nashville) | $416,000 | About 30 days on market | Year to date through Sep 2026 |
| Lawrence (Bedford, Mitchell) | $238,500 | 5.6 months of inventory | October 2026 closings |
| Monroe (Bloomington) | $324,000 (Bloomington area) | About 58 days on market | September 2026; pace mid 2026 |
| Scott (Scottsburg, Austin) | $217,000 (Scottsburg) | About 2.5 months of supply | Last 12 months, fall 2026 |
| Washington (Salem) | $194,400 | About 47 days on market | Last 12 months, fall 2026 |
Sources and periods differ by county and are listed below each section and at the bottom of the page. Small counties can swing a lot from month to month, so treat these as a guide, not a price for any one home. For comparison, the Indiana statewide median was $278,000 in September 2026.
Jackson County
Year to date median $220,000 through September 2026, down 6.6% from a year earlier, with homes averaging about 28 days on market (F.C. Tucker). From my own count of MLS closings from November 2025 through September 2026: 327 sales at a median of $215,000, about $151 per square foot, and about 3.5 months of supply at the end of October. Seymour accounted for most sales at a $224,900 median. More detail is on the Jackson County market page.
Bartholomew County
Year to date median $279,000 through September 2026. In August, the monthly median was $275,763, up 6.1% from a year earlier, homes sold in about 19 days, and available inventory was up 29.4% (F.C. Tucker). See housing in Columbus.
Jennings County
Year to date median $202,500 through September 2026, down 5.8% from a year earlier, with inventory down 15.1% (F.C. Tucker). See housing in North Vernon.
Brown County
Year to date median $416,000 through September 2026, up 5.9% from $393,000 a year earlier, with a median of about 30 days on market (F.C. Tucker). Brown County's median runs well above its neighbors. See housing in Nashville.
Lawrence County
October 2026: 46 closed sales at a median of $238,500, with 5.6 months of inventory, up about one month from a year earlier (Indiana Association of REALTORS® Housing Hub). Monthly figures move a lot in a county this size. See Bedford and Mitchell.
Monroe County
The Bloomington area median was $324,000 in September 2026 (Indiana Association of REALTORS®). At midyear, Bloomington homes were taking nearly 58 days to sell and closing at about 94.7% of list price, with supply outrunning demand (Indiana Association of REALTORS®). See Bloomington and Ellettsville.
Scott County
Scottsburg's median sale price over the last 12 months was about $217,000, with roughly 2.5 months of supply (Homes.com). See Scottsburg and Austin.
Washington County
The 12 month median was about $194,400, with homes averaging about 47 days on market (Homes.com). See housing in Salem.
What it means
- Sellers: more competing listings in most counties means price and condition matter more than they did a year ago. See how to price your house.
- Buyers: more choice and more room to negotiate repairs and credits in many counties. See the steps to buying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Southern Indiana?
It depends on the county. In 2026 it ranged from about $194,000 in Washington County to $416,000 in Brown County, with Jackson at $220,000 and Bartholomew at $279,000.
Is Southern Indiana a buyer's or seller's market?
Most counties had more homes for sale in fall 2026 than a year earlier, which gives buyers more room. Well priced homes in good condition still sold within about a month in Jackson, Bartholomew, and Brown counties.
Which Southern Indiana county has the lowest home prices?
Among the counties I serve, Washington and Jennings had the lowest medians in 2026, around $194,000 to $202,500.
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Sources
- Seymour Tribune, Jackson, Jennings counties see home sale changes in Sept. (F.C. Tucker Company data), October 22, 2026
- Brown County Democrat, Brown County home sales and prices rise in September (F.C. Tucker Company and Indiana Association of REALTORS® data), October 23, 2026
- The Republic, Bartholomew County's housing inventory continues to grow (F.C. Tucker Company data), September 19, 2026
- Indiana Association of REALTORS® Housing Hub, Lawrence County market data, October 2026
- Indiana Association of REALTORS®, At the Half: Indiana Housing Mid 2026
- Homes.com, Scottsburg, Indiana housing trends, 2026
- Homes.com, Washington County, Indiana home trends, 2026
- Jackson County MLS closings, November 2025 to September 2026 (CRS export from MIBOR BLC)
Written by John Long, REALTOR®, 1 Percent Lists Indiana Real Estate. Working contractor who has priced hundreds of home inspection repair requests. Former labor relations negotiator for a major manufacturer and U.S. Coast Guard veteran.
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