2023 Housing Market Overview
Indianapolis Real Estate Market 2023
Indianapolis Real Estate Market Overview
Metro Population: 2.1 M
Median Household Income:$50,000
Unemployment Rate:2.4%
Median Home Price*:$262,770
Median Monthly Rent*:$1,453
Indianapolis Housing Market Trends
Indianapolis Real Estate Market Trends & Statistics 2023
In this section, you’ll learn about the top factors that make Indianapolis one of the strongest real estate markets today, including: affordability, cash flow, population growth, and job growth.Data Sources:
- https://www.zillow.com/
- RealWealth Property Team Data
- https://factfinder.census.gov/
- https://www.deptofnumbers.com/
Indianapolis median home values stats and descriptions 2022
Indianapolis median monthly rent stats and descriptions 2022
Indianapolis median home value appreciation rate 2014-2022
Indianapolis median monthly rent appreciation rate 2014-2022
Indianapolis population trends 2010-2023
Indianapolis employment trends 2021-2022
Indianapolis has been experiencing an influx of young professionals and their employers alike, thanks to its growing technology industry and bustling economy. In fact, between July 2021 and July 2022, the Indianapolis economy added 236,600 jobs. Indianapolis’s job growth rate was 4.06% during the past 12 months, almost 6% higher than the average US job growth rate. And according to data from Bestplaces.net, Indianapolis is expected to have a higher than average job growth rate over the next ten years, at 37.5 percent, compared to 33.5 percent for the US as a whole. The tech industry is growing rapidly in Indianapolis. The CEO of Salesforce has even said that Indianapolis is “the best kept secret in the country.” Major employers in Indianapolis include Indiana University Health, Eli Lilly and Company, Walmart, Amazon and Kroger —and that doesn’t even include all of the startups and small businesses that are popping up here!Affordable real estate
Although the Indianapolis real estate market is very competitive, prices of homes are still affordable. In fact, the average price of a home in Indianapolis is $262,770. This is 23% lower than the national average! The most affordable neighborhood in Indianapolis is Chesterfield, where the median home price is $110,000. Indianapolis is ranked #5 for top cities where you can live really well on a $60,000 salary.High potential cash flow
Indianapolis is a city that attracts many investors because it is considered a “cash flow market.” Property values tend not to fluctuate dramatically, making it a relatively stable market. Indianapolis neighborhoods where Realwealth members invest have an average rent to value ratio (RTV) of 0.86 percent, 51 percent higher than the national average.High population growth rate
Indianapolis is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. In fact, it’s been experiencing a steady increase in population and economic output for several years now, and it does not appear that this trend will cease anytime soon. The population of Indianapolis has steadily increased since 2010. As of July 2021, the current population of the Indianapolis metro area was 2.126 million. That’s up from 1.89 million in 2010—a growth rate of over 12%. Indianapolis is the largest city in Indiana by population. Fort Wayne, the second-largest city, is about one-third the size of Indianapolis.Job growth rate is higher than the US average
The city of Indianapolis has seen a lot of job growth over the last several years. In fact, according to a 2017 Forbes article, Indianapolis ranked fifth on the list of top cities for tech jobs. With a job growth rate of 4.06%, Indianapolis has created almost 6% more jobs than the average American city during the past 12 months.Strong equity growth potential
Indianapolis is a city that is growing fast, and the housing market is no exception. In fact, home prices have appreciated by 88.7% over the last 8 years, growing at a rate of 9.5% annually. According to data from Realwealth, home prices appreciated on average by 15.7% between 2021 and 2022, rising from $227,140 to $262,770. Also, the average annual rent price appreciation rate in Indianapolis is 5.13%.Strong rental property demand
In Indianapolis, 46% of households rent their homes. The median rent has appreciated by a total of 42% over the past 8 years, from July 2014 to July 2022. According to Apartment List’s September 2022 data, the average vacancy rate for Indianapolis rental real estate is 4.7%. This means there is plenty of demand for rental properties, rents are increasing steadily, and the vacancy rate is low. This combination of factors will lead to steady rent growth in the future.Newsworthy building developments and projects in Indianapolis
Indianapolis City Market East Project
This $175 million partnership between the city of Indianapolis, Gershman and Citimark, envisions a mixed-use facility at the city market campus. The project will add residential, office and retail space to the downtown plaza. It will include demolishing the east tower of City Market and replacing it with an 11-story, 60-unit family living space, as well as offering more than 22,000 square feet of retail space and 8,000 square feet of office space. The project will also include an upgrade of the 20-story Gold Building into 350 apartments, as well as an expansion of the market itself.Polk Stables redevelopment
When the Polk Sanitary Milk Company opened in 1906, they built a three-story stable on 16th Street, with 21,000 square feet of space for their mules. The building had now become dilapidated and had to be torn down. In its place is a new development that will bring together makers, co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, and artists—all under one roof. The project is located in Indianapolis at 16th Street & the Monon Trail, which is both a Federal Promise Zone and an Opportunity Zone. The redeveloped Polk Stables will have space for COhatch co-working spaces; a maker’s space with 3D laser printing and cutting equipment; and artist studios.The Stutz redevelopment
The Stutz redevelopment project covers 441,000 square feet of leaseable space on 3.8 acres. It spans 7 buildings between 10th and 11th streets and Senate and Capitol avenues in downtown Indianapolis. The iconic four-story factory building with sawtooth glass-pane rooflines is easily accessible from I-65 and I-70, putting it within walking distance of many of the city’s most popular attractions. Inside, there will be retail and gallery space, as well as a museum honoring the cars made by Stutz. Phase One of the project is now under construction, with completion scheduled for early 2023.Block 20 development
Block 20 is a mixed-use development consisting of apartments and retail space, which will be built next to the Athenaeum and Rathskeller. The project received support from the Athenaeum Foundation, City of Indianapolis and State of Indiana. The project will consist of 78 apartment units, 5,500 square feet of commercial space, and 255 parking spaces. Public art would be displayed throughout the development.CSX Building redevelopment by Boxcar Development LLC
Boxcar Development LLC is proposing to develop a mixed-use development at the site of the former CSX building across the street from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis. The project would include a 26-story tower with 254 apartments, nearly 4,800 square feet of retail space and a 700-space parking garage. The second tower would be 16 stories featuring 225 hotel rooms and 18,000 square feet of retail space. The project is led by Herb Simon, who also owns the Indiana Pacers.Major Employers in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Housing Market News
- One of the cities with the most untapped real estate potential - Press of Atlantic city
- One of 5 cities in the US where you can still buy a home for less than $225,000 - MarketWatch
- Indianapolis based Eli Lilly investing $2.1 billion to expand its operations in Indiana - Lane Report
- "#3 Best City for First Time Home Buyers" - Business Insider
- "#6 Top Market to Own Rental Homes" - TheStreet
- "Ranked #7 City to Buy Home for Best Rental Return" - CNBC
- "Ranked #24 in Lowest Cost of Living" - Business Insider
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