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| What Fishers is like for active adults |
| Fishers is a fast growing town of 76,000 that is about 13 miles from Indianapolis. The town is both quite affluent (HH income of $76,000) and young (average age 33). It has an impressive number of parks, highly rated schools, and a roster of big name employers such as Sallie Mae and Roche. The city has ranked highly in numerous "Best" awards such as Best Place to Raise a Family, Best Town for Undiscovered Golf, etc. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia (Connor Prairie House by Tysto). |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
| There is at least one large active adult community in Fishers (see link at right), as well as numerous fine neighborhoods and developments in the general community. The median price of a home here was $165,000 in late 2011, and median property taxes just over $2,000. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| FIshers is fast growing with a good economic base. Light rail will be coming through here on its way to Indianapolis. There are 3 annual festivals and at least a dozen parks. The town has won numerous "Best" awards. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Hopefully its fast growth will be controlled and not result in sprawl and traffic. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Besides being a home to many Indianapolis commuters, the city has a diversified economic base and a solid development plan. Unemployment is much lower than the national average. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Fisher is 13 miles from Indianapolis and just 2 from the pleasant town of Carmel (see review on this site). The average Jan. temp is in the mid 20's and the average July temp is in the mid 70's. Humidity seems about average. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| Fishers is home to Symphony on the Prairie, a summer concert series presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The Town also offers a free summer concert series in the Fishers Government Center, future site of a new amphitheater. The nearby Klipsch Music Center hosts many concerts every year. |
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Facts about FISHERS
- State: IN
- Environment: Suburban,Small-mid Sized City,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
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- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: JB
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