Indianapolis consistently ranks high on the list of most affordable cities in the U.S. But don’t just take our word for it. Consider this:
- Forbes named Indy to its 2008 list of America's Best Bang for the Buck Cities.
- The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index has ranked Indianapolis as the most affordable major U.S. housing market every quarter since 2005.
- In 2009, Apartments.com, working in conjunction with CBcampus.com-CareerBuilders, ranked our city as the most affordable for recent college graduates.
- CNNMoney.com ranked Indianapolis as the number 2 most affordable city to buy a house in 2011.
Finding a Home
Not only is Indy easier on the wallet than other major cities, it’s also eclectic with a variety of housing options, including:
- Downtown single-family homes and condominiums along the Canal Walk
- New condominiums and penthouse apartments within walking distance of downtown
- New York-style lofts in restored warehouses and factories
- Charming older homes in neighborhoods such as Butler Tarkington, Fletcher Place, Lockerbie, Broad Ripple and Meridian Kessler
- Newly constructed homes and apartments in communities throughout the city
Taking Care of Your Health
With more than 15 hospitals in Indianapolis, you have access to a world-class healthcare network that includes leading physicians and specialists, premier specialty practices, and internationally-recognized medical researchers. Consider these local health care choices:
- Indiana University School of Medicine, the second largest research and teaching hospital in the U.S.
- Riley Hospital for Children, recognized as one of America’s top 30 children’s hospitals
- St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services, nationally ranked for clinical excellence by HealthGrades
- Indiana Heart Hospital, named as one of the top 100 hospitals for cardiovascular care
- Community Hospital North/East, nationally ranked for clinical excellence by HealthGrades
Did You Know?
There’s a lot about Indianapolis that may surprise you. Below are just a few of the reasons we think you’ll find life in Indy so appealing.
- Number one sports city in the nation
Host of the 2012 Super Bowl and home to seven professional sports teams
- Home to Circle Centre Mall, best urban mall in the U.S.
Hallmark of downtown Indianapolis’ shopping and entertainment center
- Variety of dining options
Something for every palette, from exquisite, world-class restaurants to ethnic eateries, brew pubs and sidewalk cafes
- Center of culture
Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions and White River State Park all intersect along downtown’s main waterway, Central Canal
- Abundant night life
Live theatre and music venues, night clubs and comedy clubs, and a world-class symphony and opera
- Top-rate museums
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Museum of Art – both recognized as some of the best museums in the U.S. – anchor a rich environment of interactive fun and learning.
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