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Devington

Devington

$187,734 Average Value
$124 Average Price per Sq Ft
30 Homes For Sale

Devington is a suburban neighborhood near 38th Street revitalization

Devington is a residential destination about 9 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis. The neighborhood is characterized by a traditional suburban setting with quiet streets and mature trees. The community is home to a middle school and two parks, and residents have access to expanding amenities along the 38th Street corridor.

Eskenazi Health's new medical campus is in Devington.
Eskenazi Health's new medical campus is in Devington.
Eskenazi Health's eastside medical campus opened in 2024.
Eskenazi Health's eastside medical campus opened in 2024.
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Ranch-style homes are common

The neighborhood was developed primarily in the 1950s, so midcentury architecture is prominent. Ranch-style homes can be found throughout the community. The larger offerings typically include attached garages and spacious front yards, while smaller homes built during the same period often have detached garages out back.
Relative to its neighbors, Devington offers a combination of value and affordability. Prices typically range from the low $100,000s to the low $300,000s. The median sales price is in the high $100,000s. How that compares to neighboring communities:

  • Arlington Woods, mid-$100,000s
  • Forest Manor, high $100,000s
  • Devon, low $300,000s
  • Lawrence (the city), low $300,000s

Ranch-style homes with large yards are common in Devington.
Ranch-style homes with large yards are common in Devington.
Devington was developed primarily in the 1950s.
Devington was developed primarily in the 1950s.
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Development along 38th Street includes a medical center

The 38th Street corridor, which runs along the neighborhood’s southern edge, is the focus of ongoing revitalization efforts. Notable destinations along the corridor include a branch of the Indianapolis Public Library and a new Eskenazi Health campus, a 95,000-square-foot medical center. Indy Fresh Market grocery store is nearby. Neighboring Arlington Woods offers a variety of dining options, including Big Dan’s Hamburgers on Massachusetts Avenue.

Massachusetts Avenue is a popular commercial corridor in neighboring Arlington Woods.
Massachusetts Avenue is a popular commercial corridor in neighboring Arlington Woods.
Chicago Supermarket Fish & Chicken store is a neighborhood stop.
Chicago Supermarket Fish & Chicken store is a neighborhood stop.
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IPS district includes Arlington Middle School in the neighborhood

Arlington Middle School on the neighborhood’s north side offers a STEM-based curriculum. It is part of Indianapolis Public Schools. Younger students in the district can attend any elementary or middle school in their enrollment zone. Robert Lee Frost School 106 is a nearby elementary option. There is no zoning for high schools, so older students can attend any school in the district. Nearby private options include the highly rated Cathedral High School.

Upgrades for bus travel along 38th Street, which connects to downtown

Residents typically take Emerson Avenue south to Interstate 70 to get downtown. The commute takes around 15 minutes. The 38th Street revitalization includes upgraded streetscapes to improve the experience of using IndyGo’s Purple Line, which connects commuters to downtown. Residents can also take the Purple Line to nearby Fort Harrison State Park. Interstate 70 provides access to Indianapolis International Airport, a little over 20 miles away.

Area interstates provide access to destinations such as downtown and the airport.
Area interstates provide access to destinations such as downtown and the airport.
IndyGo buses provide transportation to local points of interest, including downtown and Fort Harrison State Park.
IndyGo buses provide transportation to local points of interest, including downtown and Fort Harrison State Park.
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Gardner Park, Fort Harrison Park are local, regional attractions

Gardner Park is the neighborhood’s main recreational destination. Amenities include a walking path and courts for basketball and pickleball. Doris Cowherd Park offers green space and playground equipment. Fort Harrison State Park is a regional attraction within 5 miles. Featured amenities spread across 1,700 acres include trails that make the park a popular destination for walkers, runners and bike riders, two fishing lakes, a golf course and a dog park.

Residents can stay active at Gardner Park in the neighborhood.
Residents can stay active at Gardner Park in the neighborhood.
Trails are a featured attraction at Fort Harrison State Park.
Trails are a featured attraction at Fort Harrison State Park.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Indianapolis International

38 min drive

Bus

42nd St & Graham Ave

Bus

46th St & Arlington Ave

Bus

42nd St & Campbell Ave

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38th St & Arlington Ave

Bus

Arlington Ave & 38th St

Bus

42nd St & Irvington Ave

Bus

38th & Layman Station Wb

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Devington US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,083
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,481
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,155
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,929

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
13
Median Rent
$1,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,325
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,565
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,250
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,250
Median Condo Rent
$895
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$910

Demographics

Total Population
11,605
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,691
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$53,299

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.4%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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