What are the schools like in Fishers, IN?

Fishers is served primarily by Hamilton Southeastern Schools. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

What is the median household income in Fishers?

The median household income in Fishers, IN is $126,548 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Fishers, IN?

Fishers has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.7 inches.

Fishers, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fishers, IN affordable or expensive?

Fishers's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fishers is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $339,000 and the median rent is $1,478 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fishers, IN?

Fishers has a violent crime rate of 72.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 658.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fishers, IN a Good Place to Live?

Fishers is a mid-sized city of 99,041 in Indiana, with a median household income of $126,548 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Fishers stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fishers is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fishers city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.6

Fishers's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fishers costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fishers, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$339,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,478	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,548	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fishers's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

72.9 /100k

Property Crime

658.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fishers is served primarily by Hamilton Southeastern Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fishers, IN	National Avg
School District	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fishers sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 26.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fishers, IN
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	26.7"

Demographics

Metric	Fishers, IN	National Avg
Population	99,041	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	7.9%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McCordsville, IN 5 mi Noblesville, IN 5 mi Lawrence, IN 7 mi Fortville, IN 7 mi Lapel, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Fishers

Fishers, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

46037 46038

Fishers vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fishers, IN affordable or expensive?

Fishers's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fishers roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $339,000 and median rent is $1,478/month.

What is the crime rate in Fishers, IN?

Fishers's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 658.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fishers?

Public schools in Fishers are operated by Hamilton Southeastern Schools. The district has 13 elementary, 7 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 65.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fishers, IN a good place to live?

Fishers, IN has a population of 99,041, a median household income of $126,548, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fishers?

Fishers averages 34.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 26.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fishers?

Fishers, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 46037, 46038.

What is the population of Fishers?

The population of Fishers, Indiana is 99,041 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fishers?

Key numbers for living in Fishers: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $339,000, median household income $126,548, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fishers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.