Rocky Ripple, IN

This town of 673 residents needs 10 more housing units over the next five years. Rocky Ripple is part of the Indianapolis MPO.

Housing snapshot

Population
673 (2026)
Households
314
Median household income
$77,845 (2026)
Typical home value
$173,444
Owner-occupied
70%
Five-year housing need
10 units

Comparison to other Indiana municipalities

Rocky Ripple: $77,845 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$34K >$120K
Rocky Ripple: None jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >2.73
Rocky Ripple: No permit data
<0% >18.5%
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How affordable is this community?

In Rocky Ripple, IN, the typical home price of $173,444 is below the Indiana average of $234,139. Rocky Ripple, IN's median household income of $77,845 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 314 households, Rocky Ripple, IN is growing modestly at 0.5% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Rocky Ripple, IN is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 97% of units. Rocky Ripple, IN is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 70% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?