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Indianapolis, Indiana by the numbers
According to the FBI, Indianapolis had 5.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.3 times the Indiana rate (2.5). Median household income is $66,219 and the median home value is $224,800. Population: about 885,860 (Census, 2020-2024). Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, based on 5,214 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is about 2.3 times the Indiana rate (2.5) and 76% higher than the national rate (3.3). 104 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 18,595 (20.6 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 4.0 per 1,000, about 2.0 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 44% between 2021 and 2025 (9,378 to 5,214).
| Offense (2025) | Indianapolis count | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,214 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 104 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 372 | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 776 | 0.86 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,962 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 18,595 | 20.6 | 10.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 2,709 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 12,289 | 13.6 | 7.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,597 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Indianapolis changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,378 | 30,370 | 246 |
| 2022 | 9,512 | 30,151 | 210 |
| 2023 | 9,651 | 31,568 | 169 |
| 2024 | 8,284 | 29,628 | 174 |
| 2025 | 5,214 | 18,595 | 104 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Indianapolis Police Department's own reports.
How does Indianapolis compare with Indiana?
Households in Indianapolis have a median income of $66,219 (Indiana: $71,957). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $224,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,156 a month. About 885,860 people live on 361 square miles of land, roughly 2,454 per square mile. The city lies in Marion County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 885,860 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,219 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,800 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,156 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.0% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.3 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Indianapolis?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Indianapolis: Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant) and Keystone Corridor Ground Water Contamination. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Indianapolis has 5 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 3 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Eagle Creek Reservoir Dam (92 ft) and Geist Reservoir Dam (44 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Marion County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Indianapolis?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 43 highway work zones in Indianapolis city limits (35 active that day). Listed roads include I-70, I-65 and I-69. 40 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Indianapolis?
Inside the city limits there are 231 public schools (2024-25) and 66 private schools (2023-24). 40 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park and White River State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Indianapolis
Gun shops
17 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Indianapolis city limits, plus 21 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 11 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn (5 in Indianapolis), Cliffs Sport Shop (Indianapolis), Ezpawn (Indianapolis), First Cash Pawn (2 in Indianapolis), Indy Arms Company INC (Indianapolis), Indy Gun Bunker II (Indianapolis), Pawn Mart (Indianapolis), Pawn Mart/First Cash Pawn (Indianapolis) and 4 more.
Liquor stores
151 liquor stores are on the map inside the Indianapolis city limits: 10th and Post Smoke Shop (Indianapolis), 21st Amendment, 21st Amendment (2 in Indianapolis), 21st Amendment Liquor, 21st Amendment Liquors, 21st Amendment Wine & Spirits (2 in Indianapolis), 21st Amendment Wine and Spirits (2 in Indianapolis), 38th and Mass Liquors (Indianapolis) and 140 more. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Indianapolis city limits: Planned Parenthood (Indianapolis).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Indianapolis?
In 2025, Indianapolis had 5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,214 reported), about 2.3 times the Indiana rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 20.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Indianapolis?
$66,219 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,957 for Indiana.
How much do homes cost in Indianapolis?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $224,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $218,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Indianapolis?
Marion County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Greenwood, IN (12 mi) · Carmel, IN (13 mi) · Fishers, IN (16 mi) · Westfield, IN (18 mi) · Noblesville, IN (19 mi) · Anderson, IN (32 mi)
More: Indiana statewide numbers · county page: Marion County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Indianapolis city (balance).
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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