Kosciusko County, Indiana

Kosciusko County is a vibrant community with a strong base of industry. Warsaw is known as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World" and US-30, which runs through the county, provides ready access for numerous businesses. Community leaders want to ensure that the entire county, including the cities and towns within, has strong housing options to offer the local workforce. The Kosciusko County Community Foundation, along with the City of Warsaw and Kosciusko County, have led the Housing Strategy process.

How it Started

Kosciusko County Population overview 2019
Population: 79,035
Households: 30,420
1 & 2 Person Households: 61%
Median Household Income: $56,900
Housing Units: 38,490
Owner-Occupied: 76%
Single Family Detached Homes: 73%
Median Housing Value: $151,80

The Story

Market Potential

Where does the potential market live now?

Kosciusko County: 61%

Elkhart County: 6%

Allen County: 3%

Balance of the U.S.: 30%

Who are the potential market?

Traditional and Non-traditional Families: 47%

Younger Couples and Singles: 31%

Empty Nesters and Retirees: 22%

Full Market Analysis

Strategic Plan

After completing the market potential analysis, Club 720 Development Corp. worked with Kosciusko County to create a 5 year strategic plan to optimize housing production and create inclusive homebuyer programs.

Planning Document

Home Buyer Programs

Kosciusko County wanted to ensure that all current and potential residents have the tools and resources to achieve their dreams of homeownership by authorizing Indiana's best down payment assistance program!

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