Housing

Affordable housing that holds its value well is available throughout the County

Whether you prefer a quiet house on a lake, an apartment in an historic downtown, a hobby farm, or virtually anything in between, come see what Washington County offers:

Median home costs about two-thirds lower than the national average
Homes that hold their value better than the national average
Vacancy rates below the national average
Property taxes also well below the national average.

Housing within the South Central Indiana Region
County (City)	Median Home Cost	Home Appreciation	Housing Vacant	Property Tax Rate
Washington (Salem)	$78,280	-3.10%	6.84%	$8.24
US Average	$202,300	-4.60%	14.48%	$13.28

Source: Sperling’s Best Places, 2007