Porter County Real Estate Market May 2026
Your complete guide to the Porter County real estate market | Data-driven analysis by Josh Pavich, REALTOR®
The Porter County real estate market in May 2026 is showing balanced activity. New listings moved +10.2%, inventory sits at 371 homes, and the median sale price is $335,500 (+4.9% YoY). With 2.2 months of supply, Porter County remains a seller’s market. Here’s the full picture.
📊 May 2026 Key Metrics
📈 Porter County Market Analysis
Porter County is part of the Northwest Indiana real estate landscape. At a $335,500 median sale price, the market gives buyers and sellers a clear data-driven picture. The 9 metrics below tell the full story.
The headline this month is inventory: total homes for sale climbed +5.7% to 371 (from 351 a year ago). New listings moved +10.2% (now 302). Porter County remains a seller’s market at 2.2 months of supply (3.0 is the standard balanced-market benchmark).
Demand is strong: closed sales rose +11.2% to 198, and pending sales rose +10.4% to 212. Days on market decreased from 48 to 39 — homes are moving faster than a year ago.
Prices moved up: the median climbed +4.9% to $335,500, while the average moved +2.3% to $378,931. Sellers received 96.5% of list price, up from 95.3%.
📊 Price Comparison: Porter County vs. NW Indiana Towns
Median sale prices for May 2026.
🏠 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers
🔑 Buyer Tip
Porter County at a $335,500 median is priced competitively for NW Indiana. Inventory is expanding, giving buyers more options. Search Porter County listings →
💰 Seller Tip
With 2.2 months of supply, Porter County is still a seller’s market. Inventory is climbing and you have more competition from other sellers. Get your free home valuation →
📋 Official MLS Data: Porter County — May 2026
The following data comes directly from the NIRA MLS FastStats report for Porter County, comparing May 2025 vs. May 2026.
| Key Metric | May 2025 | May 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 274 | 302 | +10.2% |
| Pending Sales | 192 | 212 | +10.4% |
| Closed Sales | 178 | 198 | +11.2% |
| Days on Market | 48 | 39 | -18.8% |
| Median Sales Price | $319,900 | $335,500 | +4.9% |
| Average Sales Price | $370,254 | $378,931 | +2.3% |
| % of Original List Price | 95.3% | 96.5% | +1.3% |
| Inventory of Homes | 351 | 371 | +5.7% |
| Months Supply | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.0% |
Key takeaways: The Porter County real estate market in May 2026 shows a +4.9% median price move to $335,500 with +5.7% inventory change to 371 homes and 2.2 months of supply. At a $335,500 median, Porter County remains a strong seller’s market in NW Indiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Porter County Indiana Real Estate Market May 2026
What is the median home price in Porter County for May 2026?
The median sale price in the Porter County real estate market for May 2026 was $335,500, +4.9% year-over-year.
Is Porter County a buyer's or seller's market in May 2026?
Porter County is a seller's market with 2.2 months of supply (3 months is the standard balance benchmark).
How is housing inventory in Porter County for May 2026?
Porter County inventory is at 371 active homes in May 2026, with 198 closed sales. Months supply is 2.2.
How long are homes taking to sell in Porter County?
Days on Market in Porter County for May 2026 was 39 days, down from 48 days a year earlier.
