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Tell City, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Tell City, IN (Perry County) — Census median home value $121,200, county listing prices up about 6.0% over the past year. Market data for Tell City houses and the broader area.
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Tell City, IN is in Perry County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Tell City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,490, with a median household income of $50,702. Census data puts the median value of houses in Tell City at $121,200.
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Market overview
Tell City housing market
Tell City is in Perry County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Tell City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$121,200
Population (Census ACS)
7,490
Median household income
$50,702
County price trend (2025)
5.97% 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
Tell City market snapshot
Population
7,490
County
Perry County
Median Household Income
$50,702
Median Home Value (city)
$121,200
Median Gross Rent
$646/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Tell City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $121,200.
County Price Trend
Perry County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.97% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Tell City has an estimated population of 7,490 and a median household income of $50,702, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Tell City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% 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: Perry County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Tell City.
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Nearby communities include Cannelton, Troy, Leopold.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Newtonville (~10.3 mi), Grandview (~12.3 mi), Santa Claus (~14.5 mi), Chrisney (~15.3 mi), St. Meinrad (~15.4 mi), Rockport (~16.7 mi), Mariah Hill (~17.3 mi), Gentryville (~18.5 mi), Reo (~19.5 mi), Dale (~19.7 mi), Ferdinand (~19.8 mi), Tennyson (~21.5 mi), Alton (~21.8 mi), Richland (~22.4 mi), Bretzville (~24.4 mi), Birdseye (~25.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Tell City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,490
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$121,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$50,702
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$646
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.97%
Census place type
city
County
Perry County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.53 sq mi
Census GEOID
1875248
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 Tell City
Schools
Tell City-Troy Twp School Corp — 2 schools, 1,400 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Perry addresses may be served by Tell City-Troy Twp School Corp, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Tell City FAQ
What are houses worth in Tell City, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Tell City at $121,200.
How much do houses cost in Tell City, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in Tell City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $121,200. Active listing prices in Perry County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Tell City, IN?
Tell City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Perry 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 Tell City, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Tell City's population at approximately 7,490.
What's the median rent in Tell City, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Tell City at approximately $646 per month.
What is the median household income in Tell City, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Tell City at approximately $50,702.
Is the Tell City housing market growing?
Perry County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.97% annual change in 2025.
Is Tell City, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Tell City's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% 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 Tell City, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Tell City-Troy Twp School Corp for many Tell City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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