Living in Fishers, IN
Fishers is the 320th-largest city in the US, home to about 105,000 people in 2025. It has grown 5.8% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run below the national average (95.7 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 104,812+5.8% since 2020
- Median home value
- $391,0003.0 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,611/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $130,203median, per year
- Price level
- 95.7US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 36° / 85°lows 20° / 65°
- Average commute
- 27 min26% work from home
- State income tax
- 2.95%top rate, flat
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County: Hamilton County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 817 ft
Metro area: Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Cost of living in Fishers
The median home in Fishers is worth $391,000 and the median household earns $130,203 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.0 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,611 a month, about 15% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area at 95.7, with housing at 88.9 and goods at 94.3 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $71,800 here. Indiana taxes wages at a top rate of 2.95% (a flat rate). The average combined state and local sales tax in Indiana is 7%.
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Fishers weather
Average highs run from 36°F in January to 85°F in July, and January nights average 20°F. It gets 47 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 27 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 113 times a year. The most comfortable months are August to October.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Fishers
People and work
The median resident is 37.6 years old, and 66% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 76% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 27 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 37.6345th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 76%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,89736.2 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0.2% bike
- Unemployment
- 2.8%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 4%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2002median year
Who moves to Fishers, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Chicago (Cook County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and South Bend (St. Joseph County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Chicago (Cook County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Cape Coral (Lee County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Hamilton County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: tornado, winter weather, lightning.
Home prices
+3.5% in a year
Up 44% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
38% good days
8 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Fishers
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 3.0 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data A highly educated city: 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Cons
- Nothing stands out in the data. Locals, what should newcomers know?
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Cities near Fishers
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, IN | 4 mi | 105,634 | $486,800 | 95.7 | Compare |
| Noblesville, IN | 8 mi | 76,111 | $349,700 | 95.7 | Compare |
| Indianapolis, IN | 14 mi | 901,116 | $224,800 | 95.7 | Compare |
| Bloomington, IN | 60 mi | 83,307 | $321,400 | 95.1 | Compare |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 93 mi | 275,203 | $188,900 | 92.6 | Compare |
| Cincinnati, OH | 96 mi | 314,367 | $230,900 | 95.4 | Compare |
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Fishers ranks 3rd of 22 in our best suburbs of Indianapolis ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fishers a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population. Compare Fishers side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Fishers?
The Census Bureau estimates Fishers had 104,812 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 99,067 in April 2020 (+5.8%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Fishers?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $71,800 in the Fishers area. The median household here earns $130,203.
When is the best time to visit Fishers?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, August to October are the most comfortable months. July averages 85°F and January 36°F for daytime highs.
What county is Fishers in?
Fishers is in Hamilton County, Indiana. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Fishers in?
Fishers is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Fishers?
About 817 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Indiana have a state income tax?
Yes. Indiana has a flat income tax with a top rate of 2.95% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Fishers. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Castleton 2 S, IN station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.