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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 3.5% (3% below 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 $226,528. 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 1,255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 230% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,823/100K. The murder rate is 15.9/100K.
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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.