Indiana’s housing market is shifting but not snapping. According to the Indiana Business Review’s 2026 housing forecast, inventory is improving slightly, prices are still rising faster than the national average, and affordability remains the elephant in the room.
While mortgage rates eased somewhat in 2025, limited housing supply and slow income growth continue to put pressure on buyers across the state. At the same time, Indiana is seeing a surge in multi family construction, especially in areas like Lafayette West Lafayette and the Indianapolis metro.
For homeowners, builders, and buyers across Indiana, the takeaway is simple. The market is loosening just enough to breathe, but not enough to relax.
If you want the full data, charts, and expert analysis, the Indiana Business Review breaks it all down in their latest housing outlook.
Read the full Indiana housing market forecast from the Indiana Business Review
https://www.ibrc.indiana.edu/ibr/2025/outlook/housing.html