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Fortville

Pop. 4,976·26th most expensive in Indiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Fortville, IN
Median rent (all units)
$1,554/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.8%
vs US Median
-$411
Rising (Monthly)
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Fortville · $1,554
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,554/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$84,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fortville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$801
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,571
Research median
$1,065/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,648/yr
At $1,554/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fortville, IN is majority owner-occupied, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,976
Median income
$84,000
Median age
36
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
24.8%
24.7%
28.6%
Under 1824.8%
18–3424.7%
35–5428.6%
55–6411.4%
65+10.6%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
White83.3%
Black7.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.2%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
13.3%
35.1%
29%
22.6%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fortville, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,455 → $84,000
up 9.9%
Population
4,781 → 4,976
up 4.1%
Renter share
20.6% → 28.9%
+8.3 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 22.6%
-1.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $76,455 to $84,000 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. Census counts show Fortville, IN adding about 195 residents over the five-year window, up 4.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 20.6% to 28.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Fortville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Fortville, IN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fortville is $1,554/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,065/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $801/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,571/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($84,000/yr), Fortville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortville an affordable city for renters?

Fortville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,554/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($84,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fortville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fortville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,554/mo in Fortville. The local median household income is $84,000/yr, meaning the typical Fortville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fortville?

Rent in Fortville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Fortville rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Fortville is middle-of-the-pack for Indiana for rent, ranking #26 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,554/mo.

What percentage of Fortville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of Fortville households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. Fortville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fortville rent compare to the national average?

Fortville's median rent of $1,554/mo is $411 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #26 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,554/mo, rent takes ~22% of Fortville's median household income ($84,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fortville 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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