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Fishers, IN

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Fishers, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 36
Population100,918
Foreign Born5.6%
Population Density2,757people per mi²
Median Age37.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

129/100

29% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Fishers, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$45k
Comfortable $72k$106k
Luxury $190k+$295k+
Elite (Top 5%) $224k+$347k+
Affordability Ratio

121%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
20
Poor
1
Negative
2

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

2.7mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

24.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Fishers, IN

2.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf12Nearest 1.2 mi
Camping4Nearest 6.9 mi
Marina0Nearest 20 mi
Winery3Nearest 3.4 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range3Nearest 3.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$128k+1.3%
71% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$644k
2% below US avg
College Educated
66.2%
89% above US avg
WFH
21.9%
53% above US avg
Homeownership
76.1%
16% above US avg
Median Home
$370k
31% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 87% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
5.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−3.2%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents72% below state avg
Robbery
0.06 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.62 / 1k Residents65% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−32.7%
Burglary
0.32 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.90 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.39 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Fishers, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season191 days258 frost-free
Annual Rainfall46.4"
Elevation807 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor17 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,757/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 280 mi · coast 555 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$129.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityIndianapolis867k people are 17 mi away
Nearest Major Airport24 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital17 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison11 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T10:27:21.000Z

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