Thank you so much for all of your videos on Indianapolis. I'm thinking of relocating from NJ, and have been stalking your channel for a couple of months now. They've been a big help, even though I'm still undecided as to whether I'll actually move, or where I might move to if I do. I really appreciate having so much substantive information available as a starting point for additional research.
I’m so glad you mentioned Plainfield. It’s always been a clean quiet town very close to downtown Indianapolis yet near rural areas. Much like Greenwood
Loved this video. Great points as usual... Need to really consider all options before I buy a home in this area. I keep coming back to Noblesville and you made a good case for it here
I live in Plainfield and I really like it here. I am not a homeowner, just an apartment dweller. However in the last year or so new apartments have sprung up like weeds. This is nice as Plainfield was sorely lacking with apartment homes. Newer apartments with a ton of amenities makes for high rents, at least more than what most folks are accustomed to. My current place is nice, 35 years old, but never been updated and because of the newer places my rent nearly doubled from $900 to $1700 monthly and still no upgrades and that makes it all very frustrating. But...on the other hand, (and I know nothing about infrastructure, but it seems Ike U.S. 40/Main St./ Washington was built with potential traffic in mind. There may be a lot of cars and traffic, but the traffic moves and it is really pretty easy to get from point A to point B. This is totally unlike Avon about 6 miles north of Plainfield. That traffic is horrendous & now under major construction to widen and add traffic lanes! No thank you!! However, i don't understand why Avon gets all the new shops and restaurants, especially with access and close proximity to The Indianapolis Airport, Hotels and Interstate 70! (And Thank You for your very informative videos here, for speaking slowly and distinctly, enjoyable and informative!)
Thank you for all the information to research. I'm considering moving to Indiana from Cali with my family, still not locked in though. But all your video's are really helpful and informative. Thanks!
You will have culture shock. White people everywhere with some being very intolerant. I am sure there are some decent people, but…one town is Democratic in that state, won’t give it away, but….
We are in TN and the housing prices here are going nuts, looking into IN as a backup. Do you do little day tours, maybe show us some areas and some home example walk throughs if we came up to visit?
Thanks! Pendleton is a really cool place. I plan to do a video there this summer. But, it isn't quite close enough to qualify for many as a suburb of Indy just yet. But, as the growth spreads that way it keeps bringing it closer.
Carmel and Fishers and Noblesville are in the most $$$$$$$ county in the state, and most of the homes and endless housing additions are built within a month. Check out Garfield Park, or Beech Grove, Fletcher Place, or Irvington. They're close to downtown and family friendly. Avon and Brownsburg like Fishers were tiny towns with one 4 way red flasher that have exploded with over priced and cheaply built homes. I lived in Indianapolis for 30 years. I now live south of Bloomington a love the small town life. I grew up near Noblesville. All the places he's mentioned are family friendly, but are very congested with poorly built over priced homes. I worked in Fishers and Carmel after the boom started for a large paint manufacturer/retailer as an interior designer and even the million dollar plus homes are rather poorly built.
Good video! I agree with the choices. We live on the southwest side of Indianapolis, but we do all of our shopping in Plainfield. My parents live in Brownsburg. We are all originally from rural Illinois. I have lived in Indianapolis for 28 years now (I'm 53). I personally don't like Brownsburg, but I do understand why it's on the list. I worked second shift in Brownsburg for several years. I would get off work at 3 a.m. and get pulled over and harassed by the Brownsburg cops at least once a month. This also happened to everyone I worked with. I guess if you're out driving at 3 a.m. you must be up to no good. I never got a ticket but one night in the freezing rain the cops dumped all of my CDs in the floorboard and then dumped my toolbox on top of them. Then, the cop threw my license and insurance card at me and told me to go home. I gave a black coworker a ride home one night after work. The Brownsburg police pulled us over. They pulled me behind the car and asked 20 questions about my passenger. I finally quit answering and told them, "He's in the passenger seat. If you want to know something about him, ask him." The cop called me a smartass and let me go. This is the kind of stuff you'll have to deal with in Brownsburg. Every time I was pulled over in Brownsburg, it was based on a lie. It was always a taillight, a license plate light, or "I think you were speeding." I still own that car and it has never had a problem with the lights. I got sick of proving it to them every time I got pulled over. Then it becomes a probable cause thing...the bars close at 3 a.m. so you must have been drinking. I don't even drink. Yet, I had to do several sobriety tests while working in Brownsburg. When my wife and I retire, we will probably sell our house in Indianapolis and move to either Plainfield or Danville. I've really grown to like Danville over the years. It's a nice town with decent people, good places to eat, nice parks, etc., and it's still close to the things we like in Avon, Plainfield, and Indianapolis.
Not to sound like anything negative at all but prior to moving to the Indy area I never heard of Fishers or Carmel, I had heard of Avon and Plainfield. I lived in Carmel while looking for a place to build and was drawn to Westfield because it’s like the whole city is new and modern but still country, the areas that are older looking is getting a makeover. I like that it’s not easy to find an old house, it’s like the area was just built in the last few years. I really love the whole Indianapolis area and already in a few short years have a lot of pride in the area, especially Hamilton County!
Hi Jason, Great job with the videos. Im now retired and looking for a quiet place in the Indy area for seniors. What area would you recommend for 60-70 year olds.?? Thank you
Del Webb communities in Plainfield are great. They are a retirement community that cuts you grass and gives incentives to a rec center and much more. You are close to the airport, downtown Indy and can get to the north (Westfield, Carmel, Fishers)and south side (Greenwood and Southport) in 30-40 minutes.
I mean good list but you forgot about Speedway, IN. Great small town that's really close to downtown and close to a lot of the amenities that you mention for brownsburg
Hi. Any videos or info on Chesterton Indiana? We are moving there next month. Just bought a house. Excited as it seems like a great area for a family (4 kids ages 3-9 and we homeschool). Very new to that area and to the state of Indiana in general. We lived in Phoenix AZ for 10 years, Ohio and Michigan before that. Thanks!
Hi! Congrats on the move and good luck! Unfortunately I don't have any videos on Chesterton. I really don't cover that area as it's pretty far from Indy. I hope you like it!
My family runs and owns Tim's Bakery in McCordsville, and ill tell you its one of the greatest places to live. I've lived in many places in Indy, but McCordsville tops all those places, imo
I've lived in many cities in the US. I lived in Indy several years in the late 80s and early 90s. I loved Greenwood and the Southside. My daughter lives there now, but she's moving back to Columbus because she's not really happy and she can work from home anyway. I really liked how fountain square seems to be getting cleaned up. I also lived in the Northwest side next to StVs hospital in 95 on 82nd street. I wouldn't go there again.
I will be relocating soon... how is Whitestown? Would it be better to live in Zionsville and commute to Whitestown for work? Is whitestown as small as Zionsville?
Whitestown it located off a scary I-65 with interchange and has chain stores and restaurants. Zionsville has independent shops and restaurants. I’d rather live in Zionsville if it were me.
I never hear you mention the rec center in Plainfield and what it offers and the Del Webb community in Plainfield. Nor do I hear you speak about the rural areas of Plainfield.
The rec is owned by the town itself as well as Splash Island. Also Avon has more shops that’s Plainfield does not cater to and is less than a 10-15 drive
I have a playlist with plenty of videos about some of the small towns around Indy. McCordsville is in there.You can check it out... th-cam.com/play/PLqhxjNr_9dyflN0xgjEFLS01R09LLLCru.html
What is your opinion on Greenwood? I am looking for a location near the airport. Plainfield popped up on my radar before this video and glad you confirmed my find.
Greenwood has some really nice parts. It's also a little bigger than what many might think. I like certain parts of Greenwood and some of my family lives there so we visit quite often. It just depends on what you need as a location. If it's near the Indy International Airport some parts of Greenwood could work. Others might seem like they're close but you could be looking at a 30 minute drive. Plainfield is absolutely closer.
Sad to see you ignored pretty much everything south of I-70. Beech Grove, Greenwood, Franklin are all wonderful towns. Bargersville is growing rapidly. Mooresville is a nice town. Oh well, I guess we south side residents can just enjoy ourselves.
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Greenwood and bargersville are most def the most underrated. The far south side is quickly becoming the new Westfield with high end developments, but just slightly more rural. And you are right by 65 which can take you to any side of the city within 20 minutes. And Greenwood has a great water park and some of the best golf courses in metro Indy if you like that stuff.
Carmel, fishers, and Noblesville have major drug issues circulating through those communities. A bunch of rich kids who can do and get whatever they want. Beware of those areas if you have teenagers!
I live in Greenfield and it sucks. It's a supply-side hell, with an extremely corrupt government. And the people who live there, while friendly, are also extremely rigid. You don't want to be different in any way.
I realize you live in Greenfield but I grew up on the far east side of Indianapolis and you forgot to mention that you need to be white because it is rule it is prejudiced and they do not like non-Caucasian people
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We live in Plainfield and we love it. Great schools for our children and really enjoy the bike trails right off our subdivision.
Thank you so much for all of your videos on Indianapolis. I'm thinking of relocating from NJ, and have been stalking your channel for a couple of months now. They've been a big help, even though I'm still undecided as to whether I'll actually move, or where I might move to if I do. I really appreciate having so much substantive information available as a starting point for additional research.
Thanks! Appreciate you watching and good luck with your decision. Let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you!
Me and my wife are also considering relocating from NJ.
Hendricks county is great with the town Plainfield, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Clayton, Cartersburg, Amo, Stillesville, Liston
@@jordanvanwinkle -thank you. Still eyeing a late winter / early spring move and will do some research on these towns. I appreciate the suggestions!
We just move to Greenfield and we love it thanks for your videos
This is a great comparison between the suburbs. Excellent job, Jason!
Thanks! Appreciate it
I’m so glad you mentioned Plainfield. It’s always been a clean quiet town very close to downtown Indianapolis yet near rural areas. Much like Greenwood
I'm a big fan of Plainfield
I lived in Plainfield for several years and still miss it. The parks and trails are second to none.
It's a pretty great place. You're absolutely right. Where are you living now?
As usual, you did it again Jason. Very succinct, and clear comparison between the suburbs. Good job!
Thanks! Really appreciate that.
Loved this video. Great points as usual... Need to really consider all options before I buy a home in this area. I keep coming back to Noblesville and you made a good case for it here
Thanks! Noblesville really is a cool place. It's one that should be on your list.
@@LivingInIndianapolis for sure! Let me know the best way to reach you. Had a few questions. Sent you message on Facebook messenger.
I live in Plainfield and I really like it here. I am not a homeowner, just an apartment dweller. However in the last year or so new apartments have sprung up like weeds. This is nice as Plainfield was sorely lacking with apartment homes. Newer apartments with a ton of amenities makes for high rents, at least more than what most folks are accustomed to. My current place is nice, 35 years old, but never been updated and because of the newer places my rent nearly doubled from $900 to $1700 monthly and still no upgrades and that makes it all very frustrating. But...on the other hand, (and I know nothing about infrastructure, but it seems Ike U.S. 40/Main St./ Washington was built with potential traffic in mind. There may be a lot of cars and traffic, but the traffic moves and it is really pretty easy to get from point A to point B. This is totally unlike Avon about 6 miles north of Plainfield. That traffic is horrendous & now under major construction to widen and add traffic lanes! No thank you!! However, i don't understand why Avon gets all the new shops and restaurants, especially with access and close proximity to The Indianapolis Airport, Hotels and Interstate 70! (And Thank You for your very informative videos here, for speaking slowly and distinctly, enjoyable and informative!)
Thanks!
Thank you so much ! I’m going to Indiana for the first time by the end of this month.
You bet! Thanks for watching and good luck to you!
@@LivingInIndianapolis Thank you
Thank you for all the information to research. I'm considering moving to Indiana from Cali with my family, still not locked in though. But all your video's are really helpful and informative. Thanks!
You will have culture shock. White people everywhere with some being very intolerant. I am sure there are some decent people, but…one town is Democratic in that state, won’t give it away, but….
We are in TN and the housing prices here are going nuts, looking into IN as a backup. Do you do little day tours, maybe show us some areas and some home example walk throughs if we came up to visit?
Great video! I was hoping for something on Pendleton though.
Thanks! Pendleton is a really cool place. I plan to do a video there this summer. But, it isn't quite close enough to qualify for many as a suburb of Indy just yet. But, as the growth spreads that way it keeps bringing it closer.
Carmel and Fishers and Noblesville are in the most $$$$$$$ county in the state, and most of the homes and endless housing additions are built within a month. Check out Garfield Park, or Beech Grove, Fletcher Place, or Irvington. They're close to downtown and family friendly. Avon and Brownsburg like Fishers were tiny towns with one 4 way red flasher that have exploded with over priced and cheaply built homes. I lived in Indianapolis for 30 years. I now live south of Bloomington a love the small town life. I grew up near Noblesville. All the places he's mentioned are family friendly, but are very congested with poorly built over priced homes. I worked in Fishers and Carmel after the boom started for a large paint manufacturer/retailer as an interior designer and even the million dollar plus homes are rather poorly built.
Good video! I agree with the choices. We live on the southwest side of Indianapolis, but we do all of our shopping in Plainfield. My parents live in Brownsburg. We are all originally from rural Illinois. I have lived in Indianapolis for 28 years now (I'm 53).
I personally don't like Brownsburg, but I do understand why it's on the list. I worked second shift in Brownsburg for several years. I would get off work at 3 a.m. and get pulled over and harassed by the Brownsburg cops at least once a month. This also happened to everyone I worked with. I guess if you're out driving at 3 a.m. you must be up to no good. I never got a ticket but one night in the freezing rain the cops dumped all of my CDs in the floorboard and then dumped my toolbox on top of them. Then, the cop threw my license and insurance card at me and told me to go home.
I gave a black coworker a ride home one night after work. The Brownsburg police pulled us over. They pulled me behind the car and asked 20 questions about my passenger. I finally quit answering and told them, "He's in the passenger seat. If you want to know something about him, ask him." The cop called me a smartass and let me go. This is the kind of stuff you'll have to deal with in Brownsburg.
Every time I was pulled over in Brownsburg, it was based on a lie. It was always a taillight, a license plate light, or "I think you were speeding." I still own that car and it has never had a problem with the lights. I got sick of proving it to them every time I got pulled over. Then it becomes a probable cause thing...the bars close at 3 a.m. so you must have been drinking. I don't even drink. Yet, I had to do several sobriety tests while working in Brownsburg.
When my wife and I retire, we will probably sell our house in Indianapolis and move to either Plainfield or Danville. I've really grown to like Danville over the years. It's a nice town with decent people, good places to eat, nice parks, etc., and it's still close to the things we like in Avon, Plainfield, and Indianapolis.
I live in the Georgetown Crossing neighborhood of Indy and it's changed too. I also subscribed to this channel.
Thanks for subscribing! How long have you been in Indy?
@@LivingInIndianapolis no prob and I been living in Indy for 19 years.
@@LivingInIndianapolis I appreciate the fact the City has the 500 Race and the Colts and Pacers.
Thank you for not saying where I live! I feel like I live on the very best side of town that no one knows about and I want it to stay that way
It's great to show us good place that's great
It's cool to see a video about the city I work n live in from this perspective
Glad you liked it!
You're spot on with all these (( usedto live in most of these suburbs), owever I'm surprised you didn't mention Greenwood or Southporta areas..
Thanks! The list is a subjective one. Greenwood could certainly be on this list.
Not to sound like anything negative at all but prior to moving to the Indy area I never heard of Fishers or Carmel, I had heard of Avon and Plainfield. I lived in Carmel while looking for a place to build and was drawn to Westfield because it’s like the whole city is new and modern but still country, the areas that are older looking is getting a makeover. I like that it’s not easy to find an old house, it’s like the area was just built in the last few years. I really love the whole Indianapolis area and already in a few short years have a lot of pride in the area, especially Hamilton County!
Was hoping you would mention Camby IN. Very underrated
Great video, but what do you think about Whitestown being added to this list?
I certainly think it could.
Hi Jason,
Great job with the videos. Im now retired and looking for a quiet place in the Indy area for seniors. What area would you
recommend for 60-70 year olds.?? Thank you
Del Webb communities in Plainfield are great. They are a retirement community that cuts you grass and gives incentives to a rec center and much more. You are close to the airport, downtown Indy and can get to the north (Westfield, Carmel, Fishers)and south side (Greenwood and Southport) in 30-40 minutes.
Can you do a video about the safest places to live in Indiana?
I mean good list but you forgot about Speedway, IN. Great small town that's really close to downtown and close to a lot of the amenities that you mention for brownsburg
Any references on Castleton?
Lived in in greenfield my whole life I recommend to anyone wanting to move to indiana
Hey! Can you make a video on housing near IUPUI campus?
Hi. Any videos or info on Chesterton Indiana? We are moving there next month. Just bought a house. Excited as it seems like a great area for a family (4 kids ages 3-9 and we homeschool). Very new to that area and to the state of Indiana in general. We lived in Phoenix AZ for 10 years, Ohio and Michigan before that. Thanks!
Hi! Congrats on the move and good luck! Unfortunately I don't have any videos on Chesterton. I really don't cover that area as it's pretty far from Indy. I hope you like it!
@@LivingInIndianapolis thanks for the reply! Excited to explore the cities near Indy. We have family in Noblesville.
@@nicoles9497 Chesterton is in NW Indiana, and part of Chicago metro area. Somewhat far from Indianapolis.
My family runs and owns Tim's Bakery in McCordsville, and ill tell you its one of the greatest places to live. I've lived in many places in Indy, but McCordsville tops all those places, imo
Love Tim's bakery. Stopped there years ago on the way to work in Oaklandon. Such great people and goodies! 🍪🍩🥟🥮
My uncle lives in noblesville not sure what side but I would love to move to either noblesville or brownsburg. I really like brownsburg.
I've lived in many cities in the US. I lived in Indy several years in the late 80s and early 90s. I loved Greenwood and the Southside. My daughter lives there now, but she's moving back to Columbus because she's not really happy and she can work from home anyway.
I really liked how fountain square seems to be getting cleaned up. I also lived in the Northwest side next to StVs hospital in 95 on 82nd street. I wouldn't go there again.
How does this list hold up in 2023? Looking for a family friendly place with 30 min access to south side
It still holds up but an updated video could be done
I'm from Harlem born and raised been in Indianapolis since 2012 it's cool it's not New York but it's a cool city with a laid back feel
I will be relocating soon... how is Whitestown? Would it be better to live in Zionsville and commute to Whitestown for work? Is whitestown as small as Zionsville?
Whitestown it located off a scary I-65 with interchange and has chain stores and restaurants. Zionsville has independent shops and restaurants. I’d rather live in Zionsville if it were me.
Whitestown is smaller.
What about Pendleton, IN, right next Noblesville?
I never hear you mention the rec center in Plainfield and what it offers and the Del Webb community in Plainfield. Nor do I hear you speak about the rural areas of Plainfield.
The rec is owned by the town itself as well as Splash Island. Also Avon has more shops that’s Plainfield does not cater to and is less than a 10-15 drive
I'm looking for info for mc cordsvill
I have a playlist with plenty of videos about some of the small towns around Indy. McCordsville is in there.You can check it out... th-cam.com/play/PLqhxjNr_9dyflN0xgjEFLS01R09LLLCru.html
Jason, you said you talked 5 places around Indianapolis?
Sure did
Is Mccordsville cheaper than Fishers?. Lower cost of living?
Only slightly. That might change over the next decade
What is your opinion on Greenwood? I am looking for a location near the airport. Plainfield popped up on my radar before this video and glad you confirmed my find.
Greenwood has some really nice parts. It's also a little bigger than what many might think. I like certain parts of Greenwood and some of my family lives there so we visit quite often. It just depends on what you need as a location. If it's near the Indy International Airport some parts of Greenwood could work. Others might seem like they're close but you could be looking at a 30 minute drive. Plainfield is absolutely closer.
We moved to Greenwood from out of state about 4 years ago. We like it.
you should do a video on northern Hamilton co. Westfield, Sheridan, Cicero etc. We are close but still far away.
We have a ton of videos about the cities/towns in Hamilton Co. Check out the channel and you can see them! Thanks!
How do you feel about Greenwood/Southport area. I’ve been looking over there wondering if I should get a house
Nice place to live - southeastern part of the city is expanding - many of the farms are disappearing being replaced with subdivisions.
Sad to see you ignored pretty much everything south of I-70. Beech Grove, Greenwood, Franklin are all wonderful towns. Bargersville is growing rapidly. Mooresville is a nice town. Oh well, I guess we south side residents can just enjoy ourselves.
Brownsburg is growing, there is a lot of jobs. More warehouses are being built.
Cottage Home neighborhood is awesome and only a few blocks from mass Ave.
Very true! And, Mass Ave is a cool place to be
News flash! Indianapolis, IN is the primary gateway to all the aforesaid suburbs mentioned.
Thanks!
Lived in Mccordsville for 15 years, great place! Skip Greenfield if you aren't white though, you will have a bad time lol
Eagle Creek Park is a nature preserve.
Sure is
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What about the South Side?
Definitely underrated!
Avon?
Avon is actually highly rated across the country. It's a great place and is more known than what people who live in the Indy Metro think!
Great place!
Plainfield looks pretty good, actually.
It's surprising. A really nice place
Plainfield has a Del Webb 55+ community on a walking trail and near the wonderful Plainfield rec center and Splash Island. Great Fitness Center!
Greenwood and bargersville are most def the most underrated. The far south side is quickly becoming the new Westfield with high end developments, but just slightly more rural. And you are right by 65 which can take you to any side of the city within 20 minutes. And Greenwood has a great water park and some of the best golf courses in metro Indy if you like that stuff.
Very true!
Can you send me pics homes for sale in Brownsburg
Greenwood is a good town. However all of those places around Indy are so expensive because everyone is trying to leave Indy. Violent crime always.
3-4b, 2-3b 25k 2015 & up built
Carmel, fishers, and Noblesville have major drug issues circulating through those communities. A bunch of rich kids who can do and get whatever they want. Beware of those areas if you have teenagers!
I have toddlers and that is why we are moving to greenfield bc the drugs are bad for teenagers here
I live in Greenfield and it sucks. It's a supply-side hell, with an extremely corrupt government. And the people who live there, while friendly, are also extremely rigid. You don't want to be different in any way.
Mention the prejudice it's extremely prejudice.
It’s sadly a red state, comes with the territory. Unfortunately.
Ya'll get a feeling this guy don't like the Southside?
That feeling would be incorrect. You'll have to check out some of my southside videos. My favorable opinion about it is pretty clear
@@LivingInIndianapolis that's ok! I don't like the Southside either..
South side? Greenwood, Franklin, etc? Or is it elitist snobbery?
Nah... They're pretty good places. I've got a Greenwood video that I released some time ago and another coming up in the next couple of months.
Not even close to snobbery. Most of the time, even keeled.
Snobbery in Indiana just amazes me. Grew up there…big fish, small pond mentality, I guess.
There is absolutely nothing rural about McCordsville.
I'm afraid there is. Less than what it was years ago though
SPIT IT TF OUT ALREADY!
all sundown towns
Thanks for watching Noelle
*Most Racist Places In Indianapolis, Indiana...*
*1. Carmel*
*2. Fisher's*
*3. Greenfield*
*4. Greenwood*
*5. Westfield*
You forgot Mooresville and Whiteland. Much more racist than Carmel or Fishers.
Nice place to live = racist. Makes perfect sense.
@@CyberRelic280 W
I have biracial children and never experienced racism in Noblesville/fishers but geeenfield definitely... I would never live there
I realize you live in Greenfield but I grew up on the far east side of Indianapolis and you forgot to mention that you need to be white because it is rule it is prejudiced and they do not like non-Caucasian people