Meridian Hills, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,708 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
79.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$205,982 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$637,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,271 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,104 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
95.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
8
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
7
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, IN State Senate District 30, IN State House District 86, IN
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Schools

Park Tudor School
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Chamberlain University-Indiana
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Butler University
4 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
91 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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