A fast-growing, popular place to live in Hamilton County
Fishers is one of the fastest-growing cities in Indiana, with a population that has increased from 7,500 residents in 1990 to more than 100,000 today. In response to the growth, economic development has become a city focus, with new shops and restaurants opening and former industrial districts being converted into community gathering places. Launch Fishers, a coworking space that supports entrepreneurs in the region, has led to an increase in local businesses within the city. The southwest Indianapolis suburb has much to offer, according to local Realtor Kelly Dather with the Kelly Dather Real Estate Group, who specializes in the area. He says, "We have a location that feels small, but you're 30 minutes from a major city. We have great family amenities and tons of things to do. We've got parks where you can swim and rollerblade and parks where you can hike on trails and play baseball."
Beautiful murals can be seen throughout the community in Fishers.
Launch Fishers is a coworking space for local entrepreneurs in the area.
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park in Fishers is choice for many picklers.
Fishers locals love Ritchey Woods for its walking trails and beautiful views.
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Active parks bring fun and excitement to Fishers
Fishers' offers a robust parks system. The city has two dozen park properties totaling over 600 acres, including 61 sports fields and two splash pads. There are also 131 miles of nature and multi-use trails throughout the city for residents to explore the scenery and exercise. Roy G. Holland Memorial Park is a hub for rec sports with ball fields and soccer pitches. Geist Reservoir, the largest artificial lake in the Indianapolis area, is home to Geist Waterfront Park, which rents kayaks and has a beach. Conner Prairie, the historic site of the first settlement in Fishers, now serves the community as a living history museum. This expansive 200-acre park hosts Symphony on the Prairie every summer, featuring concerts by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Brooks School Park is a family friendly environment with lots of kid plays.
Roy G Holland Park is a great place to have fun outside in Fishers.
Brooks-Luxhaven residents have access to Geist Reservoir for water recreation.
New Britton residents can learn how to spin threads into yarn at Conner Prairie.
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Never a dull moment in the Nickel Plate District
Fishers' downtown, known as the Nickel Plate District, is the city's shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Centered around East 116th Street, the area offers everything from classic bar food to Thai dishes and traditional Mexican cuisine. Locals can dine at swanky cocktail lounges or casual counter-serve chains. Shopping options include grocery stores and big-box retail.
Hamilton Town Center offers more than 100 retailers and restaurants on the north side of Fishers.
Annual events also take place downtown. The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater hosts free summer concerts. The yearly festival, Spark!Fishers takes place during the last week of June and includes food, music, a 5K, and a parade.
The face of Fishers will continue to change with the opening of the 7,500-seat Fishers Event Center in November 2024. The new indoor arena will host concerts and serve as the home rink for the Indy Fuel, an ECHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks that formerly played at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The team's practice rink, the Indy Fuel Tank, is open to the public for ice skating and recreational hockey when the Fuel isn't practicing.
Ruoff Music Center, an outdoor concert venue with a capacity of around 25,000, is just across Fishers' northern boundary in Noblesville.
You will love the ambiance at the restaurants in the Nickle Plate District of Fishers.
Kids can enjoy a playground in the middle of Hamilton Town Center Shopping Mall.
The Fishers Municipal Complex is home to the Nickle Plate Ampitheater.
The Fishers Event Center is brand new and will be home stadium for the Indy Fuel.
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A sellers’ market in Fishers
City growth means new construction continues, and many homes have been built within the last 20 years. The median home price in Fishers is $413,000, up more than 2% from the past year. On average, homes here are more expensive than in Indianapolis proper but are significantly more affordable than in other popular northern suburbs like Zionsville and Carmel. Houses stay on the market for an average of 31 days, 13 days below the national average. Condos and townhouses close to downtown and near the Nickel Plate District average around $190,000 for two-bedroom units, while single-family homes sell for around $225,000. Luxury homes near Geist Reservoir sell for north of $1.5 million.
A strong sense of community is a hallmark of New Britton.
Multilevel homes with a two car garage are a popular choice in Hawthorn Hills.
You'll find there are condiminium complexes near Geist Reservoir in Olio.
Clean streets and well-manicured lawns are common in Hawthorn Hills.
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High quality education in Hamilton County
Students in Fishers attend schools in the Hamilton Southeastern School District, which receives an A-plus rating from Niche and an A rating from the Indiana Department of Education. Niche ranks Hamilton Southeastern as the sixth-best school district in Indiana. The district serves over 21,000 students, making it the fourth-largest district in the state. The schools are focused on providing quality educators for students, with more than 700 teachers holding advanced degrees and 70% of teachers with a tenure of at least five years in the district. High school students at Fishers High and Hamilton Southeastern High can choose from 235 AP, honors, International Baccalaureate and dual credit courses to help prepare them for college and careers. Eman Schools, rated the top Islamic learning institution in Indiana with an A-plus, is also in Fishers.
Hamilton Southeastern High School front entrance in Olio.
The U.S. and Indiana state flag fly over Riverside Junior High School.
Generations of families have trusted Fishers Elementary School to educate young learners.
Fisher High School provides quality, high level education to teen learners.
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Access to Interstate 69 ideal for commuters
Due to Fishers' suburban layout, most people drive to get where they need to go around town or in the greater Indianapolis region. There is no public transportation available in the city. Fishers is about 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis and offers easy access to several highways, including Interstate 69, which cuts through the middle of town. Residents are about 35 miles from Indianapolis International Airport. Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport is a general aviation airport located in Fishers. Fishers has a pair of hospitals, IU Health Saxony and Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, on the northeastern edge of the city near the border with Noblesville.
A safe suburb to call home
Comparatively, crime in Fishers is low. The 2023 violent crime rate in Fishers was about one-third the national average. The property crime rate of 73.6 per 100,000 residents is significantly lower than the state (144.1) and national (179.6) property crime rates.
Typical Midwestern weather
Fishers experience an average Midwestern climate—frequently frigid winters, often hot and muggy summers, and typically pleasant springs and autumns. An average of 42.95 inches of precipitation falls on Fishers annually, including 17 inches of snow.
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On average, homes in Fishers, IN sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Fishers, IN over the last 12 months is $424,995, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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