Harrison County, Indiana: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Harrison County is worth $219,200, property taxes on it run about $1,195 a year (0.55%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $219,200 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $1,195 a year, 0.55% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax | None in Indiana | Indiana transfer tax page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $99,000; low-income limit $79,200 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Harrison County?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrison County is valued at $219,200, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Harrison County?
The median Harrison County homeowner pays $1,195 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value ($1,228 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Harrison County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Harrison County?
On the $219,200 median home: no transfer tax in Indiana, about $0 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Harrison County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Harrison County (Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area) is $99,000. A family of four counts as low income below $79,200 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Indiana counties
- Greene County $129,900
- Hamilton County $379,100
- Hancock County $258,100
- Hendricks County $281,500
- Henry County $140,200
- Howard County $151,500
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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