Hancock County, Indiana
New Palestine Real Estate and Local Guide
New Palestine is a small town in Hancock County laid out in 1838 by Jonathan Evans and incorporated in 1871. It offers a rural, small-town setting southeast of Indianapolis and is known for its annual Fall Festival. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know New Palestine best.
About the area
Living in New Palestine, IN
The town was laid out in 1838 by Jonathan Evans, whose original home still stands on East Main Street.
The housing market
Homes in New Palestine
- About 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 82% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $320,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes New Palestine home
Jonathan Evans House
First home built in New Palestine by town founder Jonathan Evans, still standing on East Main Street
New Palestine Museum
Local museum showcasing town history and artifacts from early settlers
Sugar Creek Township Park
88-acre park with a paved trail, playground, 9-hole disc golf course, dog park and veterans memorial
Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve
Nature preserve popular for bird watching and wildflowers
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.