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A top 10 market with bid estimates 17% below the typical state.
Short answer
Indiana is in the top 10 of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of barndominiums search demand, with 25 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $1.20, 17% below the typical state ($1.44). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in Indiana search for
The most-searched barndominiums terms in Indiana, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Indiana | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| barndominium | 10K-100K | $1.19 |
| barndo | 10K-100K | $1.19 |
| barndominium kits | 1K-10K | $1.46 |
| barndominium floor plans | 1K-10K | $0.35 |
| barndominium plans | 1K-10K | $0.34 |
| barndo plans | 1K-10K | $0.34 |
| barndominium builders near meNear me | 100-1K | $2.98 |
| barndominium kits with prices | 100-1K | $1.69 |
| 1845 barndominiums | 100-1K | $1.67 |
| 1845 barndo | 100-1K | $1.67 |
| barndominium kits for sale | 100-1K | $1.64 |
| barndominium homes | 100-1K | $1.38 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Indiana, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a barndominium builder in Indiana
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $1.20 median bid estimate is 17% under the typical state. Bid estimates are not what a lead costs.What to doTest any paid campaign on cost per booked job before scaling it.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $1.67 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 One of the broadest barndominiums markets in the country.Expect heavy competition for the Map Pack in the major metros.What to doSpecific service pages and suburb-level relevance usually beat one broad page.
- C4 Search demand per resident is above the national average.Index 246, where 100 is the US average.What to doMore people search per capita here, which supports more aggressive growth targets.
DHow Indiana compares
Indiana against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | California | 27 | $1.68 | 42 |
| 9 | Alabama | 26 | $1.47 | 114 |
| 10 | Indiana | 25 | $1.20 | 246 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 24 | $1.42 | 125 |
| 12 | Missouri | 24 | $1.38 | 82 |
| Typical state (median) | $1.44 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for barndominium builders, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a barndominium builder get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Indiana
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Home additions
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Indiana, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology