Jay County, IN Housing Market

Jay County, IN's median home value is $160K, up 3.8% over the past year. Homes here sell in a median 46 days. Its PropertyIQ Score of 27 sits below the state average of 50, marking a market positioned to lag its state over the next three years.

PropertyIQ provides county-level market intelligence for Jay County, IN — going deeper than metro-area averages to reveal local demand dynamics. By tracking Zillow home-value momentum alongside Realtor.com market-flow signals — median days on market and the share of listings with price cuts — at the county level, PropertyIQ predicts which markets within IN are positioned to outperform.

Midwestern counties often offer entry prices well below national medians. PropertyIQ scores identify which counties show demand signals — fast sales, rising price momentum, and few price cuts — that predict near-term appreciation. Within the Midwest, Jay County, IN's PropertyIQ Score of 27 runs below the Midwest norm.

For Jay County, IN, PropertyIQ calculates a demand signal score updated monthly using the latest housing data. A score above 50 means this county's demand dynamics are stronger than the state average. Scores in the 80+ range have historically corresponded with meaningful outperformance in home price appreciation.

Explore Jay County, IN's full market profile including score trends, home value data, and comparisons with neighboring counties. Use the interactive map to visualize demand signals across the region.