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About
Life in Fishers
If you're considering a move to Fishers, understand that you're choosing a rapidly expanding suburb that's fundamentally shaped by families and professional commuters—not retirees or artists seeking a bohemian scene. The city has exploded from 7,500 residents in 1990 to nearly 101,000 today, which means you're getting brand-new infrastructure, excellent schools in the Hamilton Southeastern district, and a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class vibe, but also sprawl and heavy car dependency. The median household income sits around $130,000, housing values average $390,000, and rent runs about $1,611 monthly—all reflecting a prosperous, family-oriented community where the unemployment rate is exceptionally low at 2.8%.
Fishers at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
11.5%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fishers: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fishers, the largest foreign-born group is from India (28.8%), and 3.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.9%
of households
Married Couples
63.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 52% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Fishers
In Fishers, rent runs 52% above the IN average, and home values are 79% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,680
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $445,030 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Fishers and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fishers is 0.9 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fishers Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute26.7 min avg
How Fishers residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fishers, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fishers runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
78
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
467
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fishers Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Fishers, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $783,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Hail | $219,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $160,500 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $520,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Fishers, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fishers has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.9"
Annual Snowfall
26.7"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 2.75" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.16" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 3.39" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.25" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.97" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.45" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.27" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.19" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.46" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.30" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.77" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fishers
Fishers has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Ascension St Vincent Fishers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Fairbanks
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.5 mi away · Indianapolis
Community Hospital North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Indianapolis
Riverview Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Noblesville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fishers
Fishers's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 66.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
21
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fishers (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Indiana
8.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 144 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 49% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 123 students · in-state tuition $17,740 · 69% graduate · median earnings $40,075 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 97 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fishers
Fishers has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (97 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fishers
Fishers Library
Five Municipal Drive, Fishers
Cities Near Fishers
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fishers FAQ
Is Fishers, Indiana affordable?⌄
Fishers's median rent is $1,611/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $130,203/year. Median home value is $391,000.
Is Fishers, Indiana safe?⌄
Fishers's violent crime rate was 78 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 467 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fishers, Indiana?⌄
Fishers has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fishers, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Fishers is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,611/month and median household income is $130,203/year. The median home value is $391,000. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fishers, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Fishers is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from