Market Ranking · 2026-07-08
Top Foreclosure Counties in Indiana (2026)
1,872 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 45 counties in Indiana, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Pre-foreclosure and foreclosure filings — the earliest public signal that a property owner has defaulted on their mortgage. Filed by lenders when the borrower misses payments, these cases create motivated-seller opportunities months before any MLS listing.
- 1,872 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 45 counties
- Highest volume: Lake County (417), Marion County (230), Allen County (178)
- Average median property value: $167,840
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake County | 417 | $196,750 | 12.1% | 40d |
| 2 | Marion County | 230 | $224,400 | 14.5% | 42d |
| 3 | Allen County | 178 | $177,700 | 0.0% | — |
| 4 | Clark County | 129 | $222,800 | 38.5% | 35d |
| 5 | St. Joseph County | 123 | $184,900 | 6.2% | 31d |
| 6 | Vanderburgh County | 96 | $124,200 | 13.9% | 64d |
| 7 | Porter County | 79 | $238,500 | 14.3% | — |
| 8 | Hendricks County | 70 | $160,150 | 8.7% | — |
| 9 | Elkhart County | 66 | $186,850 | — | — |
| 10 | Delaware County | 53 | $112,350 | — | — |
| 11 | Tippecanoe County | 50 | $123,900 | — | — |
| 12 | Madison County | 41 | $96,000 | — | — |
| 13 | Johnson County | 36 | $185,300 | — | — |
| 14 | Hancock County | 27 | $212,300 | — | — |
| 15 | Floyd County | 18 | $175,500 | — | — |
| 16 | Shelby County | 16 | $145,900 | — | — |
| 17 | Dekalb County | 16 | $140,600 | — | — |
| 18 | Laporte County | 16 | $140,800 | — | — |
| 19 | Clinton County | 15 | $127,700 | — | — |
| 20 | Dearborn County | 15 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Fayette County | 14 | $120,400 | — | — |
| 22 | Vigo County | 14 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Hamilton County | 13 | $273,300 | — | — |
| 24 | Warrick County | 11 | $254,400 | — | — |
| 25 | Decatur County | 11 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Wayne County | 9 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Randolph County | 8 | $141,250 | — | — |
| 28 | Wabash County | 8 | $92,000 | — | — |
| 29 | Posey County | 7 | $138,050 | — | — |
| 30 | Steuben County | 7 | — | — | — |
Related reports
Other Indiana rankings: Probate & Estate · Divorce & Equity Division
Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,872 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 45 Indiana counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Indiana county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
Lake County leads with 417 pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $196,750. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Indiana pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 25 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Indiana pre-foreclosure filings is $167,840. Values vary by county — from $92,000 to $273,300.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in Indiana involve absentee owners?+
On average, 13.5% of pre-foreclosure filings in Indiana involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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