Greenfield anchors a growing market where McCordsville and New Palestine are among the fastest-appreciating communities in the region. Explore real estate data for every Hancock County community — updated monthly.
Hancock County has quietly become one of central Indiana's most compelling value markets. Buyers who find Hamilton County pricing out of reach are increasingly looking east — and what they find is a county with strong schools, genuine community character, and price points that deliver more home per dollar than any of the three other counties in the region.
McCordsville has emerged as the county's growth engine, positioned at the intersection of Hancock and Marion County with easy access to both Fishers and Indianapolis via I-70 and SR-67. New residential development has been substantial, and the community has drawn significant interest from younger families and move-up buyers. New Palestine, anchored by the top-ranked Southern Hancock school district, offers a true rural-suburban blend that attracts buyers seeking space, community, and quality schools without the Hamilton County price premium.
Greenfield — the county seat — offers the most established market in the county with a revitalized downtown, the James Whitcomb Riley birthplace, and a genuine small-city identity. Fortville and Cumberland round out the county, each offering distinctive character and competitive pricing for buyers who want established neighborhoods with room to breathe.
| Community | Median Price | Avg DOM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | $290,000 | 24 days | ↑ 4.2% |
| Fortville | $295,000 | 23 days | ↑ 4.5% |
| Greenfield | $285,000 | 25 days | ↑ 4.8% |
| McCordsville | $370,000 | 18 days | ↑ 7.1% |
| New Palestine | $345,000 | 19 days | ↑ 6.3% |