City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Fishers, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fishers - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

100,918
Residents
$128,141
Median income
$370,200
Median home
$1,473
Median rent (state)

Fishers - the verdict

Fishers ranks in the 90th percentile for household income and the 75th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

90th
percentile, household income
74th
percentile, home value
58th
percentile, median rent
75th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fishers, IN

Indiana's Fishers is a mid-sized U.S. city, with 100,918 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Fishers households earn a median of $128,141 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.0%. Typical homes in Fishers are valued around $370,200, and the median resident age is 37.2 years. Educational attainment runs 66.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 71.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 731 residential building permits were authorized in Fishers (Slowing), down 15% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Fishers reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 731.5 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: the state registers 93.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,473 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $235 across Indiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Fishers workers runs 20.4 minutes, with 70.0% driving alone and 21.9% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 88.8 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

100,918 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$128,141 /yr

Poverty 2.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Fishers compare to other US cities?

Where Fishers sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 90% higher than other cities
Home value 74% pricier than other cities
Median rent 58% pricier than other cities
Safety 75% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Indiana and the picture shifts: Fishers ranks #35 of 109 Indiana cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Fishers against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Fishers's strongest outlier among Indiana cities

Among the 850 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Fishers ranks #16 - the 98th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Fishers only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#30 of 766
96th percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 850
90th percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#25 of 771
97th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#601 of 849
29th percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#16 of 850
98th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

90thIncome percentile
75thSafety percentile

90th percentile nationally for median household income · 75th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Fishers's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Fishers's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 66 Avg. percentile National median
Fishers's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Fishers's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$370,200 26th percentile more affordable than 26% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fishers $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fishers, IN Fishers, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fishers, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fishers, IN median $128,141/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fishers, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fishers, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 66.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
100,918
Median Income
$128,141
Median Home Value
$370,200
Median Age
37.2
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Labor force participation
71.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
731.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
72.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
658.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
21
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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98,000 residents100,000 residents102,000 residents104,000 residents106,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 99,496 residents 104,812 residents ▲ +5.3%
Fishers's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
731
housing units authorized
Single-Family
338
detached homes
Multifamily
393
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
7.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 855
2020 858
2021 723
2022 1,650
2023 359
2024 731

Permit volume decreased 15% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.4 minutes
Drive Alone
70.0%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
21.9%
Other
1.0%

Based on 53,941 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fishers sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,473/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Carmel
100,501 people
South Bend
102,866 people
Evansville
116,441 people
Bloomington
78,791 people
Hammond
77,098 people
Noblesville
71,940 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fishers's 100,918 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lynn, MA
100,905 people
Davenport, IA
101,083 people
New Bedford, MA
100,731 people
Norwalk, CA
100,713 people
Quincy, MA
101,361 people
Highlands Ranch, CO
101,437 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fishers's $128,141 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Durhamville, NY
$128,125 median income
Centennial, CO
$128,167 median income
Waxhaw, NC
$128,115 median income
South Windham, ME
$128,108 median income
South Pasadena, CA
$128,105 median income
Sixteen Mile Stand, OH
$128,177 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fishers, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fishers, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.5% 7.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.7% White 80.5% Black or African American 4.9% Asian 7.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 1.6% Two or more races 5.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fishers compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fishers (this city) 100,918 $128,141
Carmel 100,501 $134,602
South Bend 102,866 $52,512
Evansville 116,441 $52,251
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fishers, IN?

What is the population of Fishers, IN? +

100,918 people live in Fishers, IN according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fishers, IN? +

Fishers households earn a median of $128,141 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fishers? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fishers; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

Is Fishers, IN safe? +

Fishers has a total crime rate of 731.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Fishers, IN? +

Homes in Fishers carry a median value of $370,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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