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- Harvard JCHS study | The State of the Nations Housing 20268.37 MBPreviewJune 19, 2026Community MembersLegislatorsBuilders
- Government Regulation in the Price of a New Home: 20261.05 MBPreviewJune 12, 2026Community MembersLegislatorsBuilders
- 2025 Update to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Housing Affordability Report3.56 MBPreviewNovember 21, 2025LegislatorsBuilders
Housing in the Indianapolis metro area is at or near its least affordable point in over 20 years, with home prices up 75–116%, a region-wide housing deficit, and costs rising far faster than wages, especially in counties like Marion, Madison, Boone, and Hamilton.
- CSI Report – IN Housing Fall of 20256.72 MBPreviewNovember 21, 2025BuildersLegislators
This report is an update to CSI’s October 2024 report titled “Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Housing Affordability Report: The Data on Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Putnam, and Shelby Counties.”i This study examines the state of Indianapolis’ housing market in terms of two issues: supply and affordability.
- Build Indiana Roots eBook6.30 MBPreviewApril 20, 2023Community MembersLegislatorsHOA'sBuildersAt Build Indiana Roots, we educate Hoosiers on achievable housing and advocate responsible, balanced housing policies, so all residents can achieve their home buying dreams. Download to learn more.
- Attainable Housing Builder Testimonial – Gradison Design | Build32.53 MBFebruary 10, 2022Community MembersLegislatorsHOA'sBuilders
- Harvard JCHS study | The State of the Nations Housing 20268.37 MBPreviewJune 19, 2026Community MembersLegislatorsBuilders
- Government Regulation in the Price of a New Home: 20261.05 MBPreviewJune 12, 2026Community MembersLegislatorsBuilders
- 2025 Update to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Housing Affordability Report3.56 MBPreviewNovember 21, 2025LegislatorsBuilders
Housing in the Indianapolis metro area is at or near its least affordable point in over 20 years, with home prices up 75–116%, a region-wide housing deficit, and costs rising far faster than wages, especially in counties like Marion, Madison, Boone, and Hamilton.
- CSI Report – IN Housing Fall of 20256.72 MBPreviewNovember 21, 2025BuildersLegislators
This report is an update to CSI’s October 2024 report titled “Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Housing Affordability Report: The Data on Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Putnam, and Shelby Counties.”i This study examines the state of Indianapolis’ housing market in terms of two issues: supply and affordability.
- Build Indiana Roots eBook6.30 MBPreviewApril 20, 2023Community MembersLegislatorsHOA'sBuildersAt Build Indiana Roots, we educate Hoosiers on achievable housing and advocate responsible, balanced housing policies, so all residents can achieve their home buying dreams. Download to learn more.
- Attainable Housing Builder Testimonial – Gradison Design | Build32.53 MBFebruary 10, 2022Community MembersLegislatorsHOA'sBuilders
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Housing Market by the Numbers: From Global Shifts to Local Streets
In the world of homebuying, a local search now begins with global headlines. The new normal for real estate means that…
Indiana Housing Market 2026: Supply Constraints Continue to Limit Homeownership
For many Indiana residents, the primary challenge in the Indiana housing market in 2026 is not timing but availability.…
The Hidden Tax: How Regulations and Permitting Delays Inflate Home Building Costs
Every Hoosier deserves the opportunity to put down roots, yet for many, the dream of homeownership is slipping away.…
What Land Use Efficiency Means for Indiana’s Housing Market
Land use efficiency is one of the most important and overlooked factors shaping the future of housing affordability,…
Permitting Failure: Housing Report Indicates that Indianapolis’s Housing Deficit Will Worsen by 2028
The Indianapolis Metro Area faces a critical housing shortage that requires immediate action. While we have covered…
The Affordability Crisis is a Policy Challenge: Solving the 112% Gap
The dream of homeownership in Central Indiana has never been more challenging to achieve. According to the 2025 Update…





