States · Indiana

Indiana Economy — Live Data

The Indiana economy — anchored by manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and logistics — currently shows unemployment at 3.3%, below the national rate of 4.2%. This dashboard tracks the state's labor market, housing, and income data as it updates.

Unemployment Rate
3.3%
▼ Below US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
3.26M
▼ -0.3% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+4.3%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$66K
▲ +3.6% vs prior year
Indiana vs. United States — Unemployment
Indiana
3.3%
United States
4.2%

Indiana is outperforming the national labor market. Unemployment of 3.3% is 0.9 points below the US rate — a sign of relative strength in local hiring.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
3.26M
Job growth (YoY)
-0.3%
Real GDP (2025)
$422B
GDP growth (YoY)
+2.5%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Indiana: manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.

What this means if you live or work in Indiana
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Job market
With unemployment below the national average, employers in Indiana are competing for workers — leverage for job seekers and wage pressure for businesses.
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Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+4.3% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Indiana is $66,292, up 3.6% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Indiana's economy leans on manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and logistics — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Indiana
Unemployment3.3%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs3.26M
House prices YoY+4.3%
Per-capita income$66,292
Real GDP$422B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series INUR, INNA, INSTHPI, INPCPI, INRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.