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Ossian, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ossian, IN (Wells County) — Census median home value $184,000, county listing prices up about 4.1% over the past year. Market data for Ossian houses and the broader area.
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Ossian, IN is in Wells County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Ossian and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,342, with a median household income of $67,641. Census data puts the median value of houses in Ossian at $184,000.
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Market overview
Ossian housing market
Ossian is in Wells County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ossian and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$184,000
Population (Census ACS)
3,342
Median household income
$67,641
County price trend (2025)
4.11% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Ossian market snapshot
Population
3,342
County
Wells County
Median Household Income
$67,641
Median Home Value (city)
$184,000
Median Gross Rent
$896/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ossian's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $184,000.
County Price Trend
Wells County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ossian has an estimated population of 3,342 and a median household income of $67,641, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ossian's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Wells County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Ossian.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Preble (~8.8 mi), Markle (~9.6 mi), Roanoke (~12.6 mi), Decatur (~13.0 mi), Monroe (~15.0 mi), Linn Grove (~17.5 mi), Huntington (~17.6 mi), Pleasant Mills (~18.4 mi), Warren (~18.7 mi), Berne (~18.8 mi), Geneva (~22.3 mi), Mount Etna (~22.6 mi), Andrews (~22.7 mi), Montpelier (~23.4 mi), Bippus (~24.3 mi), Roll (~25.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Ossian data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,342
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$184,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$67,641
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$896
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.11%
Census place type
town
County
Wells County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.90 sq mi
Census GEOID
1857168
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Ossian
Schools
Northern Wells Community Schools — 4 schools, 2,464 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Wells addresses may be served by Northern Wells Community Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Ossian FAQ
What are houses worth in Ossian, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ossian at $184,000.
How much do houses cost in Ossian, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in Ossian, Census ACS data shows a median value of $184,000. Active listing prices in Wells County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ossian, IN?
Ossian houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Wells County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Ossian, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ossian's population at approximately 3,342.
What's the median rent in Ossian, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ossian at approximately $896 per month.
What is the median household income in Ossian, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ossian at approximately $67,641.
Is the Ossian housing market growing?
Wells County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.11% annual change in 2025.
Is Ossian, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ossian's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Ossian, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Northern Wells Community Schools for many Ossian addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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