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Is Fishers a Good Place to Live? Fishers, Indiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Fishers ranks #53 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #6 of 256 mid-size cities and #3 of 21 in Indiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 205) and low poverty (4%, #5 of 256), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Fishers by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Fishers's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Fishers?
Fishers's cost of living index is 95.7, 4% below the US level of 100 and #471 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,611/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $444,527, 71% above the typical Indiana home ($260,095).
| Measure | Fishers | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 95.7#471 of 1,308 | 93.3 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $444,527#725 of 1,187 | $260,095 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,911/mo#661 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $391,000#769 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,611/mo#796 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 14.8%#59 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Fishers housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Fishers is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro.
Indiana housing market →Is Fishers safe?
Fishers recorded 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 76% below the US rate of 328 and 69% below Indiana's 254. That ranks #83 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #7 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Fishers Police Department. Property crime runs 467 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Fishers | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 78#83 of 1,085 | 254 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 467#20 of 1,085 | 1,052 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Fishers?
The median household in Fishers earns $130,203, 57% above the US figure of $83,163 and 81% above Indiana ($71,959). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Fishers | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $130,203#108 of 1,312 | $71,959 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 2.8%#54 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 4%#48 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | +0.8%#279 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Fishers?
The median resident of Fishers is 37.6 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 66.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #71 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Fishers | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 37.6 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 66.4%#71 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 76.2% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Fishers's schools and health?
Fishers's 21 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (Indiana 87.7%), with 18 students per teacher and $12,362 spent per pupil. 32.5% of adults are obese and 8.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Fishers | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 98%#2 of 1,063 | 87.7% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 18#837 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $12,362#894 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 32.5%#573 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 8.9%#197 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 13.8%#117 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 4.8%#51 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 20,670 students are enrolled in Fishers's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Fishers?
The average commute in Fishers is 26.7 minutes (Indiana 24.6); 0% of workers take transit and 25.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Fishers scores 8.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #851 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.6°F and winters 29.4°F, with 44.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Fishers | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 26.7 min#908 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 3.8%#342 of 1,312 | 6.3% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 67.4% | 76.8% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.5% | 2% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 25.5% | 9.6% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 8.9#851 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.5 | 18.8 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 38.8 | 21.4 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 49.2 | 29.9 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 61.8 | 40.5 | 4.3 |
| May | 72.1 | 51 | 5 |
| Jun | 81.1 | 60.8 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 84.4 | 64.1 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 83 | 62.2 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 77.1 | 54.5 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 64.7 | 42.7 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 50.8 | 32.5 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 39.2 | 24 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Carmel 3 E.
| Measure | Fishers | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 51.6°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 72.6°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 29.4°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 44.4 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Carmel 3 E.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Fishers?
Hamilton County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hamilton County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 69% of US counties.
| Measure | Fishers | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.12%#450 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hamilton County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hamilton County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.02% | 87% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0044% | 67% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0046% | 64% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.08% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Fishers compare with similar-size cities?
Fishers is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #6 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 102,337.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers, INPop. 102,337 | #53 | 70.7 | $130,203 | $1,611/mo | 78 | 26.7 min |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #179 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 | 25.2 min |
| Bend, ORPop. 103,390 | #288 | 62.2 | $96,394 | $1,883/mo | 193 | 16.3 min |
| Conroe, TXPop. 102,360 | #630 | 56.2 | $76,206 | $1,393/mo | 263 | 28.6 min |
| Highlands Ranch, COPop. 102,257 | #109 | 68.0 | $159,307 | $2,531/mo | no data | 24.2 min |
| Chico, CAPop. 102,188 | #1066 | 48.5 | $66,977 | $1,488/mo | 664 | 17.8 min |
| Quincy, MAPop. 102,114 | #150 | 66.1 | $98,882 | $2,118/mo | 302 | 34.7 min |
| St. George, UTPop. 101,995 | #547 | 57.3 | $76,508 | $1,545/mo | 191 | 17.2 min |
| Davenport, IAPop. 100,913 | #1020 | 49.7 | $66,200 | $978/mo | 652 | 19.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Fishers compare with the rest of Indiana?
Fishers ranks #3 of the 21 Indiana cities we track, with a score of 70.7 against Indiana's statewide 59.2. Its households earn 81% above the Indiana median. Violent crime is 69% below the statewide rate. Homes are 71% above the typical Indiana home.
| City | Rank in IN | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, INPop. 101,651 | #1 | 73.1 | $141,505 | $1,712/mo | 51 |
| Westfield, INPop. 54,677 | #2 | 72.7 | $122,789 | $1,667/mo | 66 |
| Fishers, INPop. 102,337 | #3 | 70.7 | $130,203 | $1,611/mo | 78 |
| Noblesville, INPop. 73,362 | #4 | 66.6 | $104,047 | $1,389/mo | 71 |
| Greenwood, INPop. 66,029 | #5 | 60.4 | $83,608 | $1,312/mo | 142 |
| Columbus, INPop. 51,824 | #6 | 59.6 | $77,456 | $1,157/mo | 88 |
| Bloomington, INPop. 80,049 | #7 | 57.9 | $50,465 | $1,200/mo | 293 |
| Lafayette, INPop. 71,159 | #8 | 57.7 | $53,716 | $1,079/mo | 396 |
| Jeffersonville, INPop. 51,043 | #9 | 57.2 | $70,930 | $1,148/mo | 330 |
| Fort Wayne, INPop. 268,589 | #10 | 56.7 | $61,422 | $999/mo | 275 |
| Mishawaka, INPop. 51,021 | #11 | 53.7 | $54,291 | $1,070/mo | 306 |
| Elkhart, INPop. 53,733 | #12 | 52.8 | $51,028 | $998/mo | 220 |
| South Bend, INPop. 103,085 | #13 | 52.2 | $55,786 | $1,033/mo | 453 |
| Indianapolis, INPop. 885,860 | #14 | 50.9 | $66,219 | $1,156/mo | 769 |
| Anderson, INPop. 55,367 | #15 | 50.4 | $46,909 | $925/mo | 410 |
| Muncie, INPop. 64,751 | #16 | 49.8 | $44,471 | $904/mo | 485 |
| Kokomo, INPop. 59,122 | #17 | 48.8 | $55,360 | $939/mo | 477 |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #18 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 |
| Evansville, INPop. 116,116 | #19 | 45.1 | $53,387 | $975/mo | 1,087 |
| Hammond, INPop. 76,768 | #20 | 44.6 | $55,504 | $1,134/mo | 589 |
| Gary, INPop. 68,113 | #21 | 31.1 | $38,731 | $1,012/mo | 1,393 |
All 21 Indiana cities we track, by overall score. Indiana statewide: median income $71,959, violent crime 254.4 per 100,000.
How is Fishers's score calculated?
Fishers scores 70.7 out of 100, #53 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Indiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Fishers. Similar-size median 52.9.
83.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Fishers's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
98.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Fishers. Similar-size median 53.8.
67.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Fishers's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
60.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Fishers's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
64.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Fishers. Similar-size median 51.2.
89.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Fishers. Similar-size median 42.1.
53.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Fishers. Similar-size median 50.1.
57.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Fishers's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
41.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
60.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Fishers's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Fishers has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Fishers
Is Fishers, IN a good place to live?
Fishers ranks #53 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #6 of 256 mid-size cities and #3 of 21 in Indiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 205) and low poverty (4%, #5 of 256), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Fishers?
Fishers's cost of living index is 95.7, 4% below the US level of 100 and #471 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,611/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $444,527, 71% above the typical Indiana home ($260,095).
What is the crime rate in Fishers?
Fishers recorded 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 76% below the US rate of 328 and 69% below Indiana's 254. That ranks #83 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #7 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Fishers Police Department. Property crime runs 467 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Fishers?
The median household in Fishers earns $130,203, 57% above the US figure of $83,163 and 81% above Indiana ($71,959). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Fishers?
Median rent in Fishers is $1,611/mo (Census), #796 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,911/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 14.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Fishers?
The typical home value in Fishers is $444,527, up 1.8% in a year, against $260,095 for Indiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $391,000.
How are the public schools in Fishers?
Fishers's 21 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (Indiana 87.7%), with 18 students per teacher and $12,362 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Fishers?
The average commute is 26.7 minutes, #908 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Indiana. 3.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Fishers?
Fishers averages 51.6°F over the year, 72.6°F in summer and 29.4°F in winter, with 44.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Fishers walkable?
Fishers scores 8.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #851 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Fishers at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hamilton County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 69% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Fishers?
Hamilton County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Fishers?
Fishers has 102,337 residents. The median resident of Fishers is 37.6 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 66.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #71 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Fishers compare with the rest of Indiana?
Fishers ranks #3 of the 21 Indiana cities we track, with a score of 70.7 against Indiana's statewide 59.2. Its households earn 81% above the Indiana median. Violent crime is 69% below the statewide rate. Homes are 71% above the typical Indiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Fishers?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Fishers's population of 102,337 are Lee's Summit, MO (#179 overall), Bend, OR (#288 overall), Conroe, TX (#630 overall), Highlands Ranch, CO (#109 overall), and Chico, CA (#1066 overall). Fishers is #53.