I’ve analyzed data from the Zillow Home Value Index to identify Indiana’s neighborhoods with the most impressive home value growth over the past decade. The numbers tell an extraordinary story of transformation across the state.
What stands out most is the remarkable triple-digit percentage increases across all top 25 neighborhoods, with gains ranging from 283% to a staggering 430%. This pattern suggests a fundamental shift in Indiana’s housing landscape rather than isolated pockets of development.
Perhaps most surprising is that many of these neighborhoods began with modest valuations under $30,000 in 2016, yet have now crossed significant threshold prices that fundamentally change their investment profile and affordability metrics.
25. Pulaski
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 283.69%
- 2025: $73,402
- 2024: $65,721
- 2023: $60,261
- 2022: $47,070
- 2021: $41,953
- 2020: $34,879
- 2019: $32,297
- 2018: $24,241
- 2017: $20,258
- 2016: $19,130
Your investment in Pulaski would have nearly quadrupled over nine years, representing an exceptional 31.5% annualized growth rate. This steady appreciation pattern suggests the area has broken through its previous value ceiling, creating a new baseline for future investments. For sellers, this represents a prime opportunity to capitalize on gains, while buyers should recognize they’re entering a transformed market with continued momentum.
24. Near Southside
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 285.27%
- 2025: $185,108
- 2024: $186,902
- 2023: $195,198
- 2022: $189,778
- 2021: $156,987
- 2020: $130,247
- 2019: $101,442
- 2018: $78,684
- 2017: $59,231
- 2016: $48,046
Near Southside represents one of the most financially significant transformations, with property values nearly tripling to $185,108 from a relatively robust starting point. The slight value decline in 2024-2025 suggests a market consolidation phase that may present a strategic entry opportunity. This urban corridor has transcended its former valuation constraints and established itself in an entirely different price tier, redefining investment calculations for both homeowners and developers.
23. Indiana Harbor
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 289.02%
- 2025: $109,761
- 2024: $103,778
- 2023: $96,013
- 2022: $78,617
- 2021: $66,788
- 2020: $50,653
- 2019: $45,786
- 2018: $37,367
- 2017: $31,906
- 2016: $28,215
Your capital would have grown by nearly 290% in Indiana Harbor, breaking the crucial $100,000 threshold that often signals improved financing options and broader buyer interest. The consistent year-over-year appreciation indicates structural economic improvements rather than speculative investment. With property values still below the state median, this waterfront area offers both affordability and proven growth potential, suggesting a favorable risk-reward profile.
22. Near NW-Riverside
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 289.46%
- 2025: $110,205
- 2024: $101,418
- 2023: $109,272
- 2022: $95,030
- 2021: $78,060
- 2020: $52,615
- 2019: $44,942
- 2018: $35,256
- 2017: $30,504
- 2016: $28,297
Near NW-Riverside demonstrates remarkable financial resilience, rebounding from a slight 2023-2024 dip to continue its upward trajectory. The nearly 290% appreciation has transformed once-affordable properties into six-figure assets, significantly altering the equity position of long-term owners. This waterfront-adjacent neighborhood shows the hallmarks of sustainable gentrification, with each value plateau establishing a new baseline rather than triggering market corrections.
21. Rum Village
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 291.62%
- 2025: $88,182
- 2024: $78,444
- 2023: $70,643
- 2022: $62,251
- 2021: $51,802
- 2020: $42,713
- 2019: $38,887
- 2018: $33,529
- 2017: $29,040
- 2016: $22,517
Rum Village exemplifies the wealth-building power of real estate in transitioning neighborhoods, with properties nearly quadrupling in value over nine years. The impressive 12.4% compound annual growth rate far outpaces most traditional investment vehicles, creating substantial household wealth. Located near South Bend’s expanding amenities, this area demonstrates how proximity to anchor institutions can transform property values from entry-level to mid-market positioning.
20. Lasalle Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 296.23%
- 2025: $74,765
- 2024: $67,262
- 2023: $59,154
- 2022: $51,230
- 2021: $42,944
- 2020: $31,974
- 2019: $29,557
- 2018: $24,997
- 2017: $21,356
- 2016: $18,869
Your investment in Lasalle Park would have yielded a remarkable 296% return, transforming modest sub-$20K properties into solid $75K assets. The acceleration in appreciation during 2019-2025 suggests a tipping point was reached in market perception, likely driven by neighborhood revitalization efforts. While still relatively affordable by state standards, this growth trajectory places Lasalle Park in the sweet spot for investors seeking both entry-level pricing and proven appreciation potential.
19. Meadows
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 303.96%
- 2025: $102,505
- 2024: $90,661
- 2023: $91,251
- 2022: $86,793
- 2021: $66,237
- 2020: $47,968
- 2019: $42,133
- 2018: $35,030
- 2017: $28,298
- 2016: $25,375
Meadows demonstrates exceptional investment performance, with property values quadrupling and breaking the psychologically important $100,000 threshold. The 2022-2023 price plateau followed by renewed growth suggests market consolidation rather than value correction. This growth pattern creates a compelling financial narrative for both current homeowners, who’ve seen substantial equity creation, and potential investors, who can acquire properties that have demonstrated sustained price appreciation across multiple market cycles.
18. Rolling Rose
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 305.96%
- 2025: $110,066
- 2024: $96,364
- 2023: $84,285
- 2022: $78,006
- 2021: $69,541
- 2020: $52,855
- 2019: $46,241
- 2018: $37,012
- 2017: $30,946
- 2016: $27,113
Rolling Rose has generated exceptional wealth for property owners, with consistent annual appreciation culminating in a 306% total return. The neighborhood’s crossing of the $100,000 threshold in 2025 represents a crucial milestone that typically attracts institutional investment and expanded lending options. Located within a revitalizing corridor, these value increases reflect fundamental market repositioning rather than speculative inflation, suggesting sustainable long-term investment potential.
17. Anthony Wayne
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 313.38%
- 2025: $125,582
- 2024: $117,307
- 2023: $102,949
- 2022: $90,679
- 2021: $76,293
- 2020: $62,475
- 2019: $52,439
- 2018: $43,947
- 2017: $36,051
- 2016: $30,379
Anthony Wayne showcases remarkable financial transformation, with properties more than quadrupling in value to surpass the significant $125,000 threshold. The consistent year-over-year appreciation suggests structural economic improvement rather than cyclical market factors. For investors, this area offers a compelling case study in neighborhood revitalization translating directly into substantial equity growth, with current values suggesting continued potential despite already impressive gains.
16. Martindale-Brightwood
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 313.40%
- 2025: $101,874
- 2024: $92,248
- 2023: $93,133
- 2022: $82,776
- 2021: $64,156
- 2020: $45,901
- 2019: $40,663
- 2018: $34,192
- 2017: $26,864
- 2016: $24,643
Martindale-Brightwood represents an exceptional investment case study, with properties quadrupling in value and breaking the critical $100,000 threshold that often brings increased financing options. The slight market correction in 2023-2024 followed by renewed growth demonstrates resilience rather than weakness. This Indianapolis neighborhood’s trajectory illustrates how targeted reinvestment can transform formerly overlooked areas into significant wealth-building opportunities for early investors.
15. Rudisill-Plaza
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 315.90%
- 2025: $122,104
- 2024: $113,632
- 2023: $104,467
- 2022: $98,376
- 2021: $80,722
- 2020: $64,796
- 2019: $55,044
- 2018: $40,364
- 2017: $37,467
- 2016: $29,359
Rudisill-Plaza demonstrates exceptional investment performance with property values quadrupling to exceed $122,000, placing it firmly in the mainstream housing market. The consistently strong year-over-year gains without significant pullbacks indicate genuine market repositioning rather than speculative activity. This Fort Wayne neighborhood exemplifies how strategic positioning near economic drivers can transform previously affordable areas into wealth-generating assets with substantial equity appreciation.
14. Memorial Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 317.64%
- 2025: $94,741
- 2024: $82,066
- 2023: $64,882
- 2022: $59,495
- 2021: $54,803
- 2020: $44,745
- 2019: $41,048
- 2018: $34,190
- 2017: $28,167
- 2016: $22,685
Memorial Park has delivered extraordinary returns, with property values more than quadrupling and approaching the significant $100,000 threshold. The accelerated appreciation since 2022 suggests a fundamental market repositioning that typically precedes further growth phases. This neighborhood exemplifies how modest initial investments in transitioning areas can yield outsized returns, with its growth trajectory creating substantial wealth for early investors while still maintaining relative affordability.
13. Nws Cooperative Alliance
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 332.87%
- 2025: $67,810
- 2024: $57,108
- 2023: $51,727
- 2022: $44,700
- 2021: $37,703
- 2020: $29,152
- 2019: $24,838
- 2018: $22,314
- 2017: $19,158
- 2016: $15,665
Nws Cooperative Alliance showcases the wealth-building potential of entry-level real estate, with properties generating a remarkable 332% return over nine years. Despite starting below $16,000, values have climbed steadily into the upper $60,000s, creating significant household wealth for existing owners. This growth pattern, characterized by consistent acceleration without plateaus, suggests a fundamental economic repositioning that often precedes even more substantial appreciation phases.
12. Pettit-Rudisill
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 334.53%
- 2025: $91,643
- 2024: $82,776
- 2023: $69,819
- 2022: $60,922
- 2021: $50,551
- 2020: $38,729
- 2019: $34,708
- 2018: $28,065
- 2017: $23,921
- 2016: $21,090
Pettit-Rudisill exemplifies exceptional wealth creation through real estate, with properties more than quadrupling in value and approaching the critical $100,000 threshold. The accelerating appreciation rate in recent years indicates market momentum rather than a plateau effect. This Fort Wayne neighborhood demonstrates how relatively modest initial investments can generate substantial equity through consistent property value increases, creating financial leverage opportunities for both existing owners and strategic investors.
11. Crown Hill
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 353.10%
- 2025: $143,002
- 2024: $133,542
- 2023: $133,470
- 2022: $122,671
- 2021: $96,412
- 2020: $72,070
- 2019: $61,595
- 2018: $43,702
- 2017: $39,096
- 2016: $31,561
Crown Hill demonstrates exceptional investment performance, with property values more than quadrupling to exceed $143,000, firmly establishing it in a different market tier. The price plateau in 2023-2024 followed by renewed growth suggests market consolidation rather than value ceiling. This Indianapolis neighborhood’s trajectory showcases how proximity to cultural landmarks and urban amenities can transform property values through sustained appreciation, creating substantial wealth for early investors.
10. Westside
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 357.73%
- 2025: $85,484
- 2024: $70,039
- 2023: $60,968
- 2022: $53,696
- 2021: $42,126
- 2020: $31,394
- 2019: $28,170
- 2018: $25,837
- 2017: $21,304
- 2016: $18,676
Westside’s remarkable 358% appreciation represents one of Indiana’s most compelling real estate success stories, with properties approaching 4.6x their 2016 values. The accelerating growth rate in recent years, particularly the 22% jump from 2024 to 2025, suggests market momentum rather than a maturing cycle. This urban corridor demonstrates how systemic economic improvements can transform previously overlooked neighborhoods into significant wealth-building opportunities while still maintaining relative affordability.
9. Lasalle Area
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 358.01%
- 2025: $77,326
- 2024: $64,101
- 2023: $57,928
- 2022: $50,737
- 2021: $38,270
- 2020: $31,170
- 2019: $26,734
- 2018: $23,033
- 2017: $20,067
- 2016: $16,883
Lasalle Area demonstrates exceptional investment performance with a 358% nine-year return that significantly outpaces traditional investment vehicles. The accelerating appreciation rate, particularly the 20.6% year-over-year growth from 2024 to 2025, indicates continued market momentum rather than a ceiling effect. This neighborhood’s transformation from sub-$17K properties to the mid-$70K range represents substantial household wealth creation while maintaining attractive entry points for new investors.
8. Williams Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 359.51%
- 2025: $95,482
- 2024: $83,775
- 2023: $68,474
- 2022: $60,582
- 2021: $54,312
- 2020: $42,465
- 2019: $36,703
- 2018: $31,039
- 2017: $24,797
- 2016: $20,779
Williams Park exemplifies extraordinary wealth creation through real estate, with property values climbing 359% to approach the significant $100,000 threshold. The consistent acceleration in appreciation rates throughout the period indicates structural market improvement rather than cyclical factors. This neighborhood’s trajectory shows how relatively modest initial investments in strategically located properties can generate substantial equity over time, creating leverageable assets from previously overlooked housing stock.
7. Harvester
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 362.15%
- 2025: $85,608
- 2024: $71,415
- 2023: $60,075
- 2022: $54,072
- 2021: $45,419
- 2020: $36,699
- 2019: $31,285
- 2018: $27,991
- 2017: $22,774
- 2016: $18,524
Harvester has generated exceptional returns, with properties increasing 4.6 times in value over nine years, translating to a remarkable 20% annualized growth rate. The accelerating appreciation from 2022-2025 suggests market momentum is still building rather than plateauing. This Fort Wayne neighborhood exemplifies how industrial-adjacent areas can transform from overlooked investment opportunities to substantial wealth-building vehicles while maintaining attractive entry points for new investors.
6. Mount Vernon Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 368.27%
- 2025: $97,715
- 2024: $88,870
- 2023: $75,773
- 2022: $65,236
- 2021: $52,066
- 2020: $42,563
- 2019: $38,600
- 2018: $30,185
- 2017: $23,981
- 2016: $20,867
Mount Vernon Park showcases exceptional investment performance with property values nearly quintupling and approaching the psychologically important $100,000 threshold. The consistently increasing appreciation rate suggests market momentum rather than a maturing growth cycle. This neighborhood’s transformation illustrates how focused urban renewal can create substantial equity for early investors, with current trends indicating further value increases as the area completes its market repositioning.
5. East Side
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 369.18%
- 2025: $95,571
- 2024: $82,116
- 2023: $64,915
- 2022: $60,033
- 2021: $53,458
- 2020: $42,745
- 2019: $39,502
- 2018: $33,757
- 2017: $26,776
- 2016: $20,370
East Side demonstrates remarkable wealth creation potential, with property values increasing nearly 370% over nine years—transforming modest $20K investments into substantial assets approaching $100K. The accelerating appreciation rate since 2023 indicates increasing market momentum rather than a plateau effect. This neighborhood exemplifies how strategic positioning within urban revitalization zones can generate exceptional returns while still offering attractive entry points for investors seeking both cash flow and appreciation potential.
4. Oxford
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 369.71%
- 2025: $93,630
- 2024: $81,774
- 2023: $66,521
- 2022: $57,604
- 2021: $49,464
- 2020: $38,377
- 2019: $34,354
- 2018: $27,803
- 2017: $24,428
- 2016: $19,934
Oxford exemplifies exceptional wealth creation through real estate, with property values nearly quintupling to approach the significant $100,000 threshold. The accelerating appreciation rate, particularly the 14.5% jump from 2024 to 2025, suggests structural market improvement rather than a maturing cycle. This neighborhood demonstrates how modest initial investments in strategically located properties can transform into substantial assets, creating leverageable equity while maintaining relative affordability compared to state averages.
3. Pontiac Place
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 418.36%
- 2025: $94,104
- 2024: $81,168
- 2023: $69,456
- 2022: $64,359
- 2021: $52,805
- 2020: $40,010
- 2019: $32,510
- 2018: $28,423
- 2017: $22,908
- 2016: $18,154
Pontiac Place has delivered extraordinary investment returns, with property values increasing more than fivefold and approaching the crucial $100,000 threshold. The consistent acceleration in appreciation rates throughout the period indicates fundamental market repositioning rather than cyclical factors. This Fort Wayne neighborhood demonstrates how strategic urban revitalization initiatives can transform previously overlooked areas into significant wealth-building opportunities, creating substantial equity from modest initial investments.
2. St. Casimir
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 425.95%
- 2025: $69,269
- 2024: $55,763
- 2023: $50,544
- 2022: $45,514
- 2021: $33,427
- 2020: $24,367
- 2019: $23,550
- 2018: $20,064
- 2017: $16,016
- 2016: $13,170
St. Casimir represents an extraordinary investment case study, with property values increasing more than fivefold and demonstrating a remarkable 21.2% compound annual growth rate. The accelerating appreciation trend, particularly the 24.2% jump from 2024 to 2025, suggests continuing market momentum rather than approaching a ceiling. Though still modestly priced by state standards, this neighborhood exemplifies how strategic positioning in revitalizing urban cores can generate exceptional returns while maintaining attractive entry points.
1. Greater McMillen Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 430.02%
- 2025: $99,209
- 2024: $85,349
- 2023: $66,944
- 2022: $57,347
- 2021: $46,617
- 2020: $36,295
- 2019: $32,253
- 2018: $27,120
- 2017: $22,849
- 2016: $18,718
Greater McMillen Park stands as Indiana’s most impressive real estate success story, with property values increasing an extraordinary 430% over nine years—transforming modest sub-$20K investments into significant assets approaching $100K. The accelerating appreciation rate, particularly since 2022, indicates increasing market momentum rather than maturation. This Fort Wayne neighborhood exemplifies how strategic urban renewal initiatives can create exceptional wealth-building opportunities through real estate appreciation while maintaining relatively accessible entry points.
