Geist Reservoir area aerial by Carol M. Highsmith, September 19, 2016

Relocation guide

Moving to Fishers

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

100,918

Median age 37.2

Median household income

$128,141

Median rent

$1,491/mo

Median home value

$370,200

Schools

25

1 districts

Summer high / winter low

84° / 19°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 63% above the US median ($128,141).
  • Rent takes only about 14% of the median household income.
  • 76% of households own their home (US 65%).
  • Mild weather in July, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 34 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 37 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Cold winters: January lows average 19°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Fishers?

Fishers spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $301,600 to $403,000 by zip.

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Questions

Is Fishers a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 63% above the US median ($128,141). Rent takes only about 14% of the median household income. On the other hand: Cold winters: January lows average 19°F.

How much do I need to earn to live in Fishers?

The median household earns $128,141. Rent at the median ($1,491/month) is about 14% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $59,640 a year.

How many schools are in Fishers?

25 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Fishers?

Highs average 84°F in July and lows 19°F in January. The most comfortable months are July, August, September.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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