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Fishers, IN


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Fishers, Indiana

Fishers, Indiana, in Hamilton county, is 15 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 37,835 people in Fishers.

The People and Families of Fishers

In Fishers, about 71% of adults are married. Many folks in Fishers are married and settled down. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Fishers. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fishers had a median family income of $81,971. Fishers has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Fishers living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Fishers. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($94,730) in Fishers. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Fishers.

Fishers Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Fishers is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Fishers, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Fishers, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

Fishers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFishers Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFishers Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFishers Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFishers Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFishers People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyFishers Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFishers College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Fishers Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Fishers Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fishers, IN

Comparing Fishers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity29
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work16
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime109

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