At a Glance
Median Income
$57,158
$33,825 per capita
Home Value
$209,400
Zillow: $236,311
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
2,628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.2% smoking rate
How Speedway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Speedway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Speedway a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Speedway residents earn a median household income of $57,158 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,825. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% 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 Speedway is $209,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,311. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 27.5% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Speedway reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,628/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in Speedway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Speedway 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 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population13,622
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density2,844/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born19.4%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,158
Per Capita$33,825
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$135,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,465
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,400
Rent$1,120
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$236,311
Housing Units6,466
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property2,628/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation730 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Speedway was founded in 1926.
The median home in Speedway was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
19.4% 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.