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Living in Indianapolis

Moving here from out of town? Here are the facts newcomers ask about first: schools, utilities, commute and where to start. Everything links to an official source so you can check it yourself. We don't rank towns or schools.

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At a glance

Indianapolis: the basics

CountyMarion County
Population887,642 (2020 Census)
Town websiteindy.gov
HighwaysI-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-465, I-865
Getting aroundRed Line (Route 90) BRT: Broad Ripple to University of Indianapolis via downtown; opened Sept 1, 2019.; Purple Line (Route 92) BRT: downtown to Lawrence mainly along 38th St; opened Oct 13, 2024.; Blue Line BRT: under construction, airport to Town of Cumberland via downtown/Washington St; scheduled to open 2028. · Schedules
Schools

Public school districts

These public school districts serve Indianapolis. Each card links to the district's own website and to the state's official school data page, so you can look at the numbers yourself.

Public school district

Indianapolis Public Schools

District website · Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Franklin Township Community School Corporation

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Perry Township Schools

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

Beech Grove City Schools

Indiana GPS (state data)

Public school district

School Town of Speedway

Indiana GPS (state data)

District lines don't always follow town lines. Before you sign a lease, confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district. We'll help you check.

Around town

Good to know

  • Monument Circle
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • Indianapolis Cultural Trail
  • Monon Trail begins at 10th Street downtown and runs through the north side toward Carmel, Westfield and Sheridan.
  • Mass Ave is officially the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District.
  • Indianapolis is a consolidated city-county with Marion County (except Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, Speedway).

Neighborhoods

DowntownMass AveFountain SquareBroad RippleMeridian-KesslerMeridian Hills
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Sources

Where these facts come from

Last checked October 2026. Drive times are estimates. General information, not legal or tax advice. Something out of date? Call or email and we'll fix it.