Moving from Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis, IN --- Where to move? (Fishers: apartment complex, low crime)

[jceezyfosheezy]

I recently accepted a new job in Indianapolis and do not have any idea as to where I will live. I have been to the city once (for a Colts game) and besides what I am reading here have very little to go off of. We are looking for the following things in a home:

-Great school system
-Quiet, low crime area
-Great access to downtown
-Diversity
-Easy access to travel to Chicago (I will have to travel there every other week)

It appears that Zionsville fits this criteria, but a lot of people in the area have told me that it is too uppitity compared to other areas. The also say that it is a bit pricey there, but does not "appear" to be to different from say Fishers, Carmel, or Noblesville. I have also heard that the Northside is the place to be. Can anyone shed any light on this situation? I would love to hear what everyone thinks!

[Wing Feathers]

The Block

[jceezyfosheezy]

Originally Posted by drinkme

The Block

Not quite sure I understand?

[Future Trooper]

Originally Posted by jceezyfosheezy

I recently accepted a new job in Indianapolis and do not have any idea as to where I will live. I have been to the city once (for a Colts game) and besides what I am reading here have very little to go off of. We are looking for the following things in a home:

-Great school system
-Quiet, low crime area
-Great access to downtown
-Diversity
-Easy access to travel to Chicago (I will have to travel there every other week)

It appears that Zionsville fits this criteria, but a lot of people in the area have told me that it is too uppitity compared to other areas. The also say that it is a bit pricey there, but does not "appear" to be to different from say Fishers, Carmel, or Noblesville. I have also heard that the Northside is the place to be. Can anyone shed any light on this situation? I would love to hear what everyone thinks!

Have you considered looking at Plainfield/Avon? They all fit your criteria very well.

Zionsville is pretty much how you described it. It's very uppity and pricey there.

[grmasterb]

I don't know about Zionsville being uppity, but it is pricey by local standards. If you're going to have to travel to Chicago frequently (on business, I assume), what will be your primary mode of travel -- drive or fly? I travel to Chicago frequently myself for work, and often flying is cheaper and more convenient (Southwest into Midway). If flying will be your primary mode, I suggest moving as close to the airport as possible. Think Plainfield in this case. Plainfield also has easy access to I-70 in case you long for a quick trip back to Columbus. If driving will be the primary mode, then I would recommend quick access to I-65. Zionsville would fit this billing.

Both communities have good schools. Diversity, depending on how you define that, may be lacking. Zionsville has a cool small village feel, though. I think Plainfield would give you easier access to downtown Indy, and housing would likely be cheaper.

Good luck. Hopefully you'll be adding to the sizable Buckeye fan base already here.

[jceezyfosheezy]

Originally Posted by grmasterb

Hopefully you'll be adding to the sizable Buckeye fan base already here.

Rest assured that I will be adding to the Buckeye base...OH-IO! (Will certainly miss hearing that everywhere)....

I have to add that my price range for the home is $250-$275...with the high end being the absoulute most.....

Thanks for you insight Indy...I have the slightest idea of where to start.

[domergurl]

We lived in Fishers for 4 years and had to travel up to NW Indiana several times. It's a pain to drive all the way over to 65 from Fishers ... same with Noblesville. You'd be better off flying if you lived there. If you choose Carmel, I'd move as far to the westside of the city as possible as that will put you closer to 65. I'm not sure I agree with Zionsville being uppity. It's definitely ultra white collar, but their school system is nationally ranked and you'd be literally, right on 65.

Another option would be Greenwood, on the south side of Indy in the White River Twp school district. It's on 65, only on the south side of Indy. It's diverse, not uppity and the Center Grove Schools are outstanding too.

[jceezyfosheezy]

Some people have suggested Westfield as well...would you consider Greenwood a white collar area?

[domergurl]

Westfield is a nice place ... and it's not far from 65. It's just that much further in to Indianapolis. Greenwood/White River Twp is very middle of the road. And again, it's on 65 and minutes to downtown Indy.

[Dom15]

Originally Posted by jceezyfosheezy

Not quite sure I understand?

I think The Block is a high-rise apartment complex in downtown Indianapolis.