Indianapolis’s Wholesale District is named for the abundant trade and industrial activity that characterized it at the turn of the 20th century. Today, this neighborhood offers copious entertainment and nightlife options within blocks of mid- and high-rise condo buildings. As the sun falls for the evening, the streets glow from the signs and marquees outside local businesses. In the morning, sidewalks fill with professionals heading to nearby workplaces — including the headquarters of a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical giant. And when bands, comedians and visiting sports teams come to town, locals flock to various big-ticket entertainment venues.
From jazz shows to Circle Centre Mall
Some of the longest-running businesses in the city — and even Indiana — call the Wholesale District home. While widespread chain restaurants and retailers are primarily concentrated in a central mall, surrounding blocks house many Indy-exclusive establishments. St. Elmo’s Steakhouse has been around since 1902 and is known for its legendarily spicy shrimp cocktail. “They shave horseradish fresh every morning to put in it,” says Visit Indy Senior Director of Public Relations Morgan Snyder. “It’s sinus-clearing for sure.” Slippery Noodle Inn, Indiana’s oldest bar, opened in 1850 and was a favorite haunt for 1930s bank robber John Dillinger. “His bullet holes are still in the wall,” Snyder says. Today, the restaurant draws locals with jazz and blues performances. For a more buttoned-up concert experience, music aficionados can catch the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Live entertainment is also available at Helium Comedy Club, where visiting talent ranges from local stand-ups to “Saturday Night Live” alums. Helium is attached to Circle Centre Mall, where 60-plus businesses and a movie theater operate beneath a long, glass roof. Groceries are available blocks from the neighborhood at Kroger and Whole Foods Market.
Circle Centre Mall contains more than 70 shops and restaurants in the Wholesale District.
Circle Centre Mall gathers restaurants and retailers under a long glass roof.
Regal Cinemas welcomes movie lovers in the Wholesale District's Circle Centre Mall.
The Wholesale District's vibrant streets offer a taste of urban life.
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Compact one-bedrooms and multimillion-dollar penthouses
Homes for sale in the Wholesale District mainly consist of condominium developments. The oldest buildings here date back to the 1880s, while others were constructed in the early 2000s. Among the latter are condo buildings like Allen Plaza, where one-bedroom condos under 900 square feet start at around $300,000. Two-bedroom units can cost up to about $600,000, with price dependent on amenities, square footage and view. Meanwhile, the Wholesale District’s most expensive properties are in Conrad Indianapolis, a towering hotel with a few exclusive condominiums. Here, a luxury home spanning thousands of square feet can reach $5 million.
Modern condo living can be found in the heart of the vibrant Wholesale District.
Luxurious condos are available atop the Conrad Hotel in the Wholesale District.
Victorian elegance meets modern living in Wholesale District condos.
Allen Plaza is one of several condo buildings in the Wholesale District.
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Home of the Colts, Pacers and Fever
Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a frequent favorite for Indy sports fans, hosting the NBA’s Pacers and the WNBA’s Fever. It also frequently brings big-name entertainment to the neighborhood, including famous comics like Adam Sandler and rock bands like KISS. In February 2024, the venue will host the NBA All-Star Game. Outside the field house, the recently opened Bicentennial Unity Plaza invites locals to hang out and play basketball. During the winter, its basketball court transforms into an ice rink. “It has been a game-changer as far as public spaces go in downtown Indianapolis and within the Wholesale District,” Snyder says. Indoor courts are available a few blocks south at the Irsay Family YMCA, which also features an aquatic center, a weight room and an indoor track. Soccer players compete across the street at the 3-acre South Street Square Park. More sports excitement happens year-round at Lucas Oil Stadium — home of the Indianapolis Colts — immediately southwest of the neighborhood. Local seasonal events include the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, centered around the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in the neighborhood’s northern section. Thousands of runners participate in the event every fall.
The NBA's Indiana Pacers play home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the Wholesale District.
Bicentennial Unity Plaza is a public gathering spot outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Indianapolis Colts' Lucas Oil Stadium hosts a range of events near the Wholesale District.
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A newly-opened STEM academy
Several Indianapolis Public Schools operate within about 1 mile of the Wholesale District. Benjamin Harrison School, also known as the Center for Inquiry, will welcome grades K-5 for the 2024-2025 school year. It hosts the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and has a B-minus from Niche. Henry W. Longfellow Middle School to the east has a C-minus overall. Crispus Attucks High, rated a C-plus, has welcomed students since 1927, and it recently opened a STEM academy.
Crispus Attucks High School was the city's first high school for African American students.
Benjamin Harrison School offers an International Baccalaureate curriculum for K-5 students.
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Just blocks from a top Indy employer
Locals looking for a house of worship in the neighborhood might find a home at the Episcopal Christ Church Cathedral. This Monument Circle mainstay is Indy’s oldest church building and has welcomed parishioners for over 150 years. Eli Lilly and Co., one of Indy’s top employers, has a massive corporate campus to the southeast, giving neighborhood employees a quick commute. IndyGo buses transport residents throughout the city; many flow through Julia Carson Transit Center just east of the neighborhood. Car owners are mere blocks from Interstate 70, which offers streamlined travel to Indianapolis International Airport and other regional destinations.
Eli Lilly and Co. is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in the Wholesale District.
IndyGo is the public transportation agency serving the Wholesale District in Indianapolis.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,961
Median Age
28
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
3.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,769
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,124
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
76.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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