Indianapolis, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Marion County County
Indianapolis, IN
At a Glance
How Indianapolis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indianapolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Indianapolis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Indianapolis residents earn a median household income of $62,995 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,194. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,522 business establishments, including 2,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indianapolis is $207,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,020. Median rent is $1,112/month, with 30.5% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Indianapolis reports 937 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 146% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,352/100K. The murder rate is 19.3/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Indianapolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indianapolis has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.