Data for Decision-Makers

The Indianapolis Region is home to a variety of high-quality, free-to-the-public attractions – the Indianapolis Museum of Art and its award-winning exhibitions, the gorgeous and functional Indianapolis Cultural Trail, and the brand new Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, to name a few. What’s even better, the median disposable income, or the income available to save or spend after taxes, is 9.5% higher than the national median (Demographics Now, 2010). This means local families have the purchasing power to enjoy Indy’s other recreational and cultural amenities as well. 

The Colts are into their regular season, Broadway Across America is bringing Tony® Award-winning shows to the Old National Center, and the world’s largest children’s museum is gearing up for fall events for children and families. No matter your age or interests, Central Indiana has something to offer everyone.

Along with the Indy region’s increasing number of quality museums, events, and activities is a growing population – the reality of high disposable income has helped to attract 13% more households than a decade ago (Demographics Now, 2010). The 2009 year-end ACCRA Cost of Living Index showed it costs 11.2% less than the national average to purchase life’s necessities here, and housing costs in our region are lower than the national average by more than 17% (C2ER, 2010). 

Autumn in Central Indiana is the perfect time to enjoy all that the region has to offer, and thanks to our high-quality, low-cost lifestyle, Indianapolis-area residents have the power to do just that.