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Thinking About The Indianapolis, IN Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Indianapolis. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

77/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

1,186,611

Median Home

$192K

Median Income

$65K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,186,611, Indianapolis is a major IN city. Median household income is $65K with homes valued around $192K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Indianapolis, IN. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$192K

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Owner-Occupied

59%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 61 ZIP codes in Indianapolis, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

46227

Area Stats

Pop: 56,794

Home Value: $179K

46226

Area Stats

Pop: 45,716

Home Value: $130K

46237

Area Stats

Pop: 42,223

Home Value: $196K

46254

Area Stats

Pop: 41,259

Home Value: $158K

46224

Area Stats

Indianapolis Area Map

Get oriented — see where Indianapolis sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.

Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Indianapolis — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Greenwood Area

Home: $270K10 mi away

Fishers Area

Home: $273K16 mi away

Greenfield Area

Home: $209K16 mi away

Carmel Area

Home: $434K16 mi away

Noblesville Area

Home: $272K22 mi away

Livability Grades

How Indianapolis stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 61 most populated zip codes for Indianapolis and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.