City Intelligence

Indianapolis, IN

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.

Livability Score

76/ 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

61

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

Pop: 39,704

Home Value: $144K

46217

Area Stats

Pop: 39,082

Home Value: $198K

46219

Area Stats

Pop: 38,681

Home Value: $151K

46222

Area Stats

Pop: 37,108

Home Value: $90K

46220

Area Stats

Pop: 37,102

Home Value: $302K

46203

Area Stats

Pop: 36,544

Home Value: $132K

46260

Area Stats

Pop: 35,019

Home Value: $247K

46235

Area Stats

Pop: 34,289

Home Value: $159K

+ 49 more ZIP codes in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Area Map

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Schools Near Indianapolis

Schools in and around Indianapolis, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (2)

Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle

Middle Schools (14)

Beech Grove Middle School

Christel House Academy South

Christel House DORS

Excel Center - University Heights

Invent Learning Hub

Irvington Preparatory Academy

Paramount Brookside

Paramount Cottage Home

Paramount Englewood

Paramount Online Academy

RISE Learning Center

SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence

The Hope Academy - Inc.

Victory College Prep

High Schools (4)

Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Herron High School

KIPP Indy Legacy High

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Private Schools (20)

CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

CENTRAL CATHOLIC

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL

HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

INDIANAPOLIS SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF INDIANAPOLIS

NATIVITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY

PROVIDENCE CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL

RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL

SCECINA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

ST JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL

ST JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST ROCH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

THE OAKS ACADEMY

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

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.