Fishers, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
100,918 Population 2,789/sq mi density
$128,141 Median Income $57,161 per capita
$370,200 Home Value $444,527 Zillow
$1,491 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
77 Violent Crime/100K 669 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,141 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$370,200 home value, $1,491/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fishers, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,141
71% above
$57,161 per capita
Home Value
$370,200
31% above
Zillow: $444,527
Median Rent
$1,491/mo
28% above
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
96% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Fishers Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fishers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
171%
Home Value
131%
Rent
128%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fishers a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fishers residents earn a median household income of $128,141 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,161. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,045 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fishers is $370,200 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $444,527. Median rent is $1,491/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Safety & Crime

Fishers reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 669/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.

Education

66.2% of adults in Fishers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fishers has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population100,918
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,789/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,141
Per Capita$57,161
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$370,200
Rent$1,491
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$444,527
Housing Units37,227
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property669/100K
Murder1.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary30/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,434/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation820 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Fishers was founded in 1872.
The median home in Fishers was built in 2002.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.