Moving to Indianapolis and not sure where to live?
With so many nice and affordable neighborhoods to
choose from, it can be hard to pick one. The first
place to start is to decide if you want to live within
the I-465 loop or not.
Most of our Scrubmates members (71%) live within the
465 loop because these neighborhoods provide an easy commute to the IU
hospitals, lots of affordable housing options (to buy
and rent), and they are close to many of the top Indy
attractions.
Within I-465:
- 14% live Downtown near Mass Ave or the
Canal
- 25% live just North of Downtown in Broad
Ripple, South Broad Ripple (SoBro),
Butler-Tarkington, Meridian-Kessler, Meridian Hills,
& Nora
- 25% live just NW of Downtown near the Eagle
Creek Park - Liberty Creek, Guion Lakes, Traders
Point & south of Eagle Creek.
Outside of
I-465:
-
15% live further N/NW of
Downtown in Zionsville & Carmel
Click on the neighborhood of interest to learn more -
also read what members have to say!
Downtown
| Broad Ripple |
Butler-Tarkington |
Meridian-Kessler |
Meridian Hills |
Eagle Creek |
Zionsville |
Carmel
"When my husband was matched, we didn't know the
first thing about Indy. But after making a visit and
checking available apartments for rent, we found our
townhome downtown (Firehouse Square) and I wouldn't
change it for the world! Slightly higher prices
than other areas but so worth it. Easy access to
restaurants, bars and downtown festivities - all within
walking distance - and only a 5 min drive to the
hospitals. We live in Lockerbie Square area which
is home to many young professionals (not college
students). There is also a great downtown market right
near Mass Ave- Marsh Marketplace."
Jenny F.
"Kurt
Allen was recommended to me by a friend. His office
is downtown on Mass Ave." -
Jen A.
Living Downtown puts you within walking distance of
the city’s best restaurants, performing arts,
entertainment, sports, museums and parks.
It means easy access to the area’s 210+
shops and nearly 300 restaurants and bars; numerous
museums, historic sites, memorials and parks; major
sports venues; countless performing arts, theatres,
entertainment, recreation options and a plethora of art
galleries and unique attractions.
Downtown offers a broad range of homes and apartments
in every price range. Whether the view is overlooking
Downtown’s Central Canal, high above ground level
spanning the city or nestled in a historic neighborhood,
each home lies in the heart of Indianapolis.
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"We absolutely love where we live. We live on N.
College Ave between 64th and 65th St in Broad Ripple. We
found the place by driving around and looking for "For
Rent" signs. We love being in Broad Ripple because there
are tons of cool shops, local restaurants and bars/pubs
within walking distance of our house. Broad Ripple is a
very lively neighborhood and there's always something
going on!" - Valerie M.
"The Canal Towpath connects with paved trails along
the White River, so you to easily commute by bike to the
hospitals from Butler-Tarkington, Meridian Kessler,
Rocky Ripple, Broad Ripple and South Broad
Ripple/Canterbury. We especially love the Canterbury/SoBro
neighborhood near E 54th & Carvel Ave (although we live
elsewhere). Great neighborhood for young families.
There's a neighborhood park right along the Monon Trail
(a walking/biking path). The Fresh Market grocery store
& tons of local, specialty shops in the neighborhood.
We've been to a lot of annual festivals & art fairs in
this area." - Jennifer A.
"We are very happy with the area we call home. We
live in Somerset Lakes Apartment Community. Somerset
Lakes is a partially-gated, secluded apartment community
with spacious floorplans (1400-1800 sq ft), in the
Washington Twp school district, minutes from Broad
Ripple and 10 miles north of downtown, very family
friendly. All apartments have lake front views of the 80
acres of spring fed lakes which are available for
fishing, kayaking & pontoons." -
Jen S.
Located about six miles north of Downtown
Indianapolis, Broad Ripple is known to be socially,
economically, and ethnically diverse and is thus
generally associated with its vibrant social scene and
progressive political attitudes.
Broad Ripple's position as a cornerstone of
Indianapolis youth culture and nightlife is a result of
its thriving bar scene and the near presence of
Butler
University and
IUPUI. The neighborhood is
home to many of Indianapolis' premier locally owned
restaurants, independent art galleries, private
boutiques and specialty shops, and the popular
Monon
Trail.
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"I LOVE where we live!! Butler Tarkington:
walkable neighborhoods, SHORT commute to downtown (<15
min avg), adjacent to canal path, Monon trail (can even
use to bike downtown and/or all the way north to Carmel;
also fun for walking), bike lanes to and from downtown,
Butler University (Clowes Hall concerts/events, Rec
Center, sporting events), near Broad Ripple shops and
restaurants! I don't know much about the schools, but it
would be IPS; most seem to send their kids to the many
private schools in the area (St Thomas Aquinas,
International School of Indiana, Immaculate Heart of
Mary, etc). Unique older homes with character. If we
were to buy a home it would definitely be in this area."
- Marci C.
Butler-Tarkington, in the near northwest quadrant of
Indianapolis, is bounded by the Central Canal and
Michigan Road, the west side of Meridian Street, 38th
Street and Westfield Boulevard.
Quality home construction, access to amenities and
strong community values anchored by Butler University
has created a stable neighborhood offering many parks
and recreational areas. Butler–Tarkington is known
for its nice homes, beautiful green space, and cultural
diversity.
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"We love our location (52 + Delaware). Beautiful
old homes, quiet neighborhood if you have kids, very
beautiful to stroll around in. Also lots of cute
neighborhoods with coffee shops, lunch spots etc. We
used The
Bryant Company Property Management Company to find
our home, and really liked their services." -
Petra
Meridian Kessler is a neighborhood that's far enough
from downtown to be thoroughly residential and near
enough to be completely urban, with gracious green
spaces.
The area's western boundary is historic Meridian Street,
known for its distinguished homes, the southern border
is 38th Street, the northern border is Kessler Boulevard
and the eastern border is the
Monon
Trail.
A five or ten minute drive gets you to Clowes Hall, a
city's cultural center, the beautiful Indianapolis
Museum of Art, the nationally recognized Children's
Museum plus planetarium, the Indianapolis State
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"Amy
W. Corey is a former resident of Nora/Meridian
Hills. She is FABULOUS to work with and I'd recommend
her to incoming residents/fellows no matter where they
are looking to buy." - Jen
A.
The Town of Meridian Hills, established in 1937, is a
relaxed residential neighborhood on the north side of
Indianapolis. Mature trees, winding streams and hilly
terrain define the town, while churches, synagogues,
schools and a country club help add to the sense of
community. The town borders Holliday Park and Marrott
Park, with easy access to the Monon Trail, Nora and
Broad Ripple.
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Eagle Creek offers the natural beauty of wooded lots
and waterfront homes in the peaceful surroundings of
Eagle Creek Reservoir and Park and has the added bonus
of being right off I-465 and mere minutes from downtown
Indianapolis. Living in Eagle Creek affords you big city
amenities, without the traffic and noise.
Eagle Creek Park, which is one of the largest municipal
parks in the entire country, attracts everyone from
fishing enthusiasts to hikers to nature lovers to bird
watchers.
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On the northwestern fringe of Indianapolis, a mere
twenty minutes from the downtown area, lies the quaint
and quiet village of Zionsville.
Main street offers more than 50 shops from upscale and
uniquely fashionable to rare and vintage antiques.
Surrounding the village is a mosaic of preserved
historical homes many dating back to the 19th century.
Zionsville offers easy access to the services of a major
metropolitan area, while maintaining its distinctive
country village charm and quality of life..
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"We love living in Carmel, home of IU North
hospital. We live at The Village on Springmill
apartments in a nice, quiet suburban area with lots of
paved walking trails. Less than 10 min from the Clay
Terrace shopping mall and the historic Westfield area
which offers more stores. Carmel's arts and design
district is home to interior designers, art galleries,
showrooms ,restaurants, antique stores and a variety of
specialty retail shops. This location is between two
great school districts, Westfield Washington school
district and Carmel school district." -
Maya M
Carmel was selected by Forbes magazine’s as the
number one place in the nation to raise a family. Carmel
continues to create and protect the community assets
that attract great businesses and residents. As one of
the fastest growing cities in Indiana, Carmel has a
reputation for being a safe, family–oriented city. One
with exceptional high-achieving schools, a
nationally-recognized public library, strong support for
the arts and an appreciation for their role in creating
and sustaining growth and excellence.
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