Housing in Brookston, IN
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$231,140
Brookston vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Brookston is highlighted.
Median Home Value
35th%ilemost expensive$132,700show rank
Median Rent
43rd%ilemost expensive rent$895show rank
Rent Burden
40th%ilehighest rent burden17.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$132,700
Median Rent
$895
Total Housing Units
747
Vacancy Rate
7.0%
Owner Occupied
73.8%
Renter Occupied
26.2%
Median Property Tax
$723
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$813
Housing Types
Single Family81.3%
Multi-Family11.5%
Mobile Home7.2%
The median home value in Brookston, IN is $132,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Brookston is $231,140. The median rent is $895 per month (Census ACS). About 73.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 747 total housing units.