Greater Indianapolis Homes (Portland: employment, college, median income)

[Alphapha]

The median home value in Indianapolis is one of the lowest in the country, but when I compare the types of homes to other places (city/states) ie, 200-250k the homes seem lacking. Even though the median income in Indianapolis is higher than other places. This is what confuses me.

To explain more of what I mean. When I look at homes in let's say the greater Portland, OR area. I see many homes that just do not have much curb appeal. Oregon is a place where even Phil Knight dresses in a pair of jeans and a t shirt to work. In Oregon their cars and homes depict much of the same. I get that. Although, I don't think Indianapolis is the same. Meaning it doesn't depict the hippie like image that Portland tends to be proud of.

Does anyone know the history on housing in the greater Indianapolis area and could shed some light on this please?

[Broadrippleguy]

Are you interested in relocating to Indianapolis?
If so what part of the country you coming from that would help us compare housing markets.

[Toxic Toast]

Originally Posted by Alphapha

The median home value in Indianapolis is one of the lowest in the country, but when I compare the types of homes to other places (city/states) ie, 200-250k the homes seem lacking. Even though the median income in Indianapolis is higher than other places. This is what confuses me.

To explain more of what I mean. When I look at homes in let's say the greater Portland, OR area. I see many homes that just do not have much curb appeal. Oregon is a place where even Phil Knight dresses in a pair of jeans and a t shirt to work. In Oregon their cars and homes depict much of the same. I get that. Although, I don't think Indianapolis is the same. Meaning it doesn't depict the hippie like image that Portland tends to be proud of.

Does anyone know the history on housing in the greater Indianapolis area and could shed some light on this please?

It is simple. We have a lot of land and no one wants to be here.

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[Broadrippleguy]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

It is simple. We have a lot of land and no one wants to be here.

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Bull****.
Indianapolis is the fastest growing city in the midwest. so obiviously there is a desirablility factor there if Indy is growing as fast as it is.
the Land part can be argued but the *nobody wants to be here* im not even going to bother.

[Toxic Toast]

It is fair to say that a lot of people who have moved to Indianapolis did so not because they wanted to, but because they were forced to. For example, my company just closed an office in the southeast and relocated close to 70 people to my office. Those are 70 people who would rather not be here, but the alternative was unemployment.

[missik999]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

It is fair to say that a lot of people who have moved to Indianapolis did so not because they wanted to, but because they were forced to. For example, my company just closed an office in the southeast and relocated close to 70 people to my office. Those are 70 people who would rather not be here, but the alternative was unemployment.

I have several friends who work for a company that relocated from Chicago. None of them want to be here and in fact they are actively seeking employment back in Chicago.

[Broadrippleguy]

thats a personal example. thats not the whole macro picture.
no different then when i make big proclamations. so practice what you guys preach.
Also missik good luck to your friends lol Chicago doenst have any jobs because Illinois continues to shoot itself in the foot.
Also btw is that company that relocated from Chicago happen to be the American College of Education?

[Toxic Toast]

Originally Posted by missik999

I have several friends who work for a company that relocated from Chicago. None of them want to be here and in fact they are actively seeking employment back in Chicago.

NOT POSSIBLE

[billydoc]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

It is simple. We have a lot of land and no one wants to be here.

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Well, we are a family looking to relocate, including very strong possibility of moving to Indy burbs from Northern NJ. The company I work for has its headquaters in Indy. So far, I've been fortunate to have a job in Tr-State, but my wife is not that lucky to find employment after staying home w/ our 2nd born dtr. So, if we moved to Indy, at least I'll be closer to our main office and she could possibly find her employment. But housing affordability and cost of living in general makes Indy very attractive for relocation. Also you have some of the most business friendly State laws which don't chase businesses away (almost par w/ Texas). Also, I think if someone is into great weather all the time (?) living in Indy allows you to have some nice $$$ pocket change. Hop on the plane, go get your sun, come back and be sane again .

[Broadrippleguy]

Originally Posted by billydoc

Well, we are a family looking to relocate, including very strong possibility of moving to Indy burbs from Northern NJ. The company I work for has its headquaters in Indy. So far, I've been fortunate to have a job in Tr-State, but my wife is not that lucky to find employment after staying home w/ our 2nd born dtr. So, if we moved to Indy, at least I'll be closer to our main office and she could possibly find her employment. But housing affordability and cost of living in general makes Indy very attractive for relocation. Also you have some of the most business friendly State laws which don't chase businesses away (almost par w/ Texas). Also, I think if someone is into great weather all the time (?) living in Indy allows you to have some nice $$$ pocket change. Hop on the plane, go get your sun, come back and be sane again .

thank you!
especially the Bolden part.
Sorry Toxic Toast now you know how it feels to be called out.