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Indianapolis, IN

Alexandria is part of the Indianapolis area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Indianapolis

Aerial view of Geist Reservoir and surrounding housing developments in Indianapolis suburb of Fishers, Indiana
Aerial view of Geist Reservoir and surrounding housing developments in Indianapolis suburb of Fishers, Indiana · Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Aerial view of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a focus on Lucas Oil Stadium,
Aerial view of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a focus on Lucas Oil Stadium, · Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Austin Etherington reverse layup
Austin Etherington reverse layup · Photo: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianápolis, Estados Unidos, DD
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianápolis, Estados Unidos, DD · Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Bucky the T. Rex
Bucky the T. Rex · Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Butler Winter
Butler Winter · Photo: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 4.0
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COLISEUMedited · Photo: Mberkery1, CC BY-SA 4.0
City County Building of Indianapolis
City County Building of Indianapolis · Photo: deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Defense.gov photo essay A · Photo: Sgt. John Crosby, Public domain
Eli Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, Indiana,
Eli Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, · Photo: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Eskenazi Hospital
Eskenazi Hospital · Photo: Jaireeodell, CC BY 4.0
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Where it is
Indianapolis
Indianapolis in Indiana
Indiana in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Indianapolis area.

36
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
61
coffee shops
200+
parks
200+
playgrounds
21
libraries
5
movie theaters
23
live theaters
23
museums
32
bookstores
18
gyms
73
bars
9
pharmacies
6
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 268,597 rented homes in the Indianapolis area, 93% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 35%
$1,000 to $1,499: 42%
$1,500 to $1,999: 16%
$2,000 to $2,499: 5%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Indianapolis area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

11 public school districts in this county, with about 126,396 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis
22,027 students · 14.6 students per teacher · 57 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Msd Lawrence Township · Indianapolis
16,414 students · 19.2 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Perry Township Schools · Indianapolis
16,222 students · 16.2 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Msd Wayne Township · Indianapolis
16,086 students · 15.2 students per teacher · 19 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Msd Warren Township · Indianapolis
11,824 students · 14.9 students per teacher · 16 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$293,506
What a typical home sells for across the Indianapolis area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 4% below the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $96 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 95.7 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
25 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,887 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in IN. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$63,450
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.93% of home value a year
About $930 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 2.95%
IN's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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