At a Glance
Median Income
$62,995
$36,194 per capita
Home Value
$207,000
Zillow: $226,528
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,255/100K
4,823/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
11.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indianapolis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
Data Overview
People
Population882,043
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density2,443/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,995
Per Capita$36,194
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$135,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,465
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,000
Rent$1,112
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$226,528
Housing Units397,597
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,255/100K
Property4,823/100K
Murder15.9/100K
Assault728/100K
Burglary1,413/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation722 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Indianapolis was founded in 1821.
The median home in Indianapolis was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 2,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 139 fatal vehicle crashes.