Fishers Indiana

The town of Fishers continually receives accolades as one of the most desirable places in the nation to live. Most recently Fishers was named the CQ Press 2010 Safest City in the Nation and TLC.com's 2010 Best City for Families. CNN Money Magazine placed Fishers in the Top 10 of its 2008 list of America's Best Small Cities, and Business Weekly designated Fishers the Best Place in Indiana to Raise a Family. It's no wonder, since Fishers residents enjoy a highly-rated school system, as well as numerous parks, playgrounds, and sporting venues.  Fishers real estate comprises a variety of desirable neighborhoods. On a nice day you'll find walkers, runners and dog walkers out enjoying the pedestrian paths that border most roads throughout the town, connecting neighborhoods & neighbors!  The area around Geist Reservoir features spectacular waterfront homes and is a popular recreation area for boaters and watercraft enthusiasts.

Location

The town center of Fishers is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 69 and 116th Street, just two minutes north of the Indianapolis/Marion County border. Easy access to I-465, Indiana S.R. 37 and I-69 makes Fishers real estate especially popular for commuters.

Demographics*

Population: 76,794
Median Home Value: $190,300
Median Household Income: $82,961

*based on data from the 2010 Census report

Recreation

The town of Fishers offers many recreational opportunities.  It presently has four community parks, Cumberland Road Soccer Fields, Eller Field complex and playground, and an ice skating arena. The Fishers summer Festival and Parade is an event that fosters civic pride. The River Glen Golf Course and Tennis Club and several other golf courses in the vicinity are open to the public. Nearby, Geist and Morse Reservoirs offer fishing, boating, and water-skiing. Nationally recognized Conner Prairie Living History Museum and Verizon Wireless Music Center complement the cultural and recreational assets of Fishers. Indianapolis is home to the Indianapolis 500 auto race, the Brickyard 400, United States Grand Prix, several professional athletic teams (including the 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts), and host to many world class amateur sporting events.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers schools are among the best in the nation, and are well-known for academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities. Fifteen schools in the Hamilton Southeastern district were named 2007 Four Star Schools.  The district includes 12 elementary schools, six intermediate/junior high schools, and two high schools.

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