I visited Indianapolis in May of 2019. The first thing I noticed was the high humidity there. I'm from SoCal where it is very dry for most of the year. I also noticed that beyond the tree canopy the only thing visible was the sky! There are no hills or mountains to view in the distance. Only the downtown section has building structures that compensate for the lack of visual landmarks! I also observed that taxi service was very sparse and I had to wait up to thirty minutes for a taxi that was either corporately operated or independently so! The cab fares also differed from one taxi to the next even though my destination was always the same!
Certainly more humid here just like the rest of the midwest. Very different than the SW. Taxis aren't big here except the downtown area. Uber and Lyft are everywhere though.
After watching these videos and speaking with Jason, I can attest that he's an incredible resource for finding homes and narrowing down good neighborhoods in the Indianapolis area. Very intelligent and friendly individual. Thank you Jason for your time and effort in educating us regarding these nuances. Speaks a lot to your company and the people of Indianapolis how helpful and courteous you are. Myself as many others really appreciate these videos and the guidance you provide to everyone around you!
Most violent crime is among familiars. Being mugged/robbed/assaulted by a stranger is quite rare. Property crimes happen, but they're not that common either, & usually make the local news when they occur.
It’s like that around the World, Remember my People are Israelites, we are cursed,,but we goin to get it right believe that,,Cause 12 Tribes are Special people❤️
Still a very appealing place even with the heavy reliance on cars. I still wish that BlueIndy had been a success. That was a great idea for tourists and visitors.
Absolutely! Still a very appealing place. Indy isn't the only place in the country with a heavy reliance on cars. In fact, most cities have that same reliance. BlueIndy was a great idea and I sure wish it had been successful too.
*Im in indianapolis and i now have in door plumbing! It feels weird pooping in my house! Also im enjoying not having to go to the creek to fetch water!*
I experienced this wonderful city through a long term relationship with somebody who was from there, so-I went to weddings, funerals(the morning of the flight back to Ft Lauderdale I filled up the rental car in the dark of pre-sunrise and 1 degree Farenht !) always stayed at The Canterbury, ate at least once per trip at St. Elmo's , went to Broad Ripple , walked through Union Station, and spent time walking around Monument Circle. I experienced Brown County and also Zionsville (the Significant Other grew up there) but Winter trips were a battle of enduring severe cold for a week or less , then flying home to warm south Florida. I'm unsure if I could take their cold, grey winters with frozen dirty ice cycles hanging from my car. But my Indy trips ended when the relationship ended in 2001, so I am 20 years out of date. Still, one of my favorite cities in the USA.
Not really understanding the purpose of a comment based on experiences 20 years ago. Amazing food scene. Amazing Eiteljorg has a Warhol exhibit, and a phenomenal permanent collection.
I'm REALLY glad I found you! I was born in Indianapolis and left about 12 yrs old. I really feel the huge need to come back home. So I'm doing my research to move back home safely. Housing mainly, what zip codes should I be considering for safety but affordable?
Hello! It depends on what your priorities (job location, interests) are. There are certainly plenty of safe places. Affordable is subjective unfortunately and depends on each individual. But, you don't have to spend a fortune to find a phenomenal and safe place to live.
I've mentioned that multiple times through videos in the past. It depends on where you are in the northern suburbs. How far east or north that can make a difference. The furthest reaches can take an hour. Other areas you may be looking at as little as 30 minutes to International
@@LivingInIndianapolis yeah the only thing that's holding me back of being in Indy full time is transportation since I'm from Chicago we have a whole system and the downtown isn't even that huge
The city couldn’t support the massive construction required. The would be no subway systems, so it would be either surface or elevated. We just built a new Red Line bus which cuts through the streets like a trolley system (best approximation) and it was a nightmare to build, among other things. And that’s just one line of that nature in the city. Closest we get.
@@harrygilliham6193 I don’t want to make this a argument but the us has better food clothes jobs opportunities and entertainment along with the many other things and the uk is just lockdowns now a days and us brits can’t socialise very well
Love these videos. I'm looking to relocate from Southern Oregon as I am retiring, and Indiana has me really intrigued. Not necessarily Indianapolis but smaller town within 2-3 hours away from Indianapolis. It seems like a great state and definitely affordable. Would I be able to find a place with one or two Acres and a larger home around 2000 sqr ft.under $ 300,000.
Hi Scott. I think it's possible if you are a good distance away from Indy or some of the surrounding cities. Certainly in more rural areas. How "small" is small for you?
I work in belterra casino in florence i wanted to know about the surrounding places like grocery stores fast food options and cheap accomodations etc please help
Yes, it is often called “India no place”, not a lot of character, lots of strip malls, chain stores and no real ethnic anything, in many ways the entire city is like one big suburb (the downtown has great sports venues, but zero bustle or vibe of any kind). May depend on your life stage as for families many options for slower pace living in suburban style homes (in city itself are no true city neighborhoods as most people from other cities would describe, overall the area is not densely populated and spread out). Friendly people but boring is a word many younger people use to describe. All what make of it, of course, is easy to feel like seen all/done all after short time. Is part why Indiana has “brain drain” from its well regarded colleges for younger professionals.
All Indianapolis needs is more white collar jobs and more economic activity(which will follow due to the trickle down effect). May be the top universities of Indiana can work with the state government to get more companies and jobs.
Is it safe for living around downtown area, cuz next year i have an internship program to work in jw marriot hotel, and i would like to ask about the crime around that area is it safe for work and living or not? Thank you for your vid sir it’s very helping me to know more about Indianapolis 🙏👍
I am a born and raised Hoosier gal Indy West and East is not to live it is true out towns maybe an options it's not safe anywhere in Indiana break ins the crime is bad. And alot of the small towns the rent is not cheap either.
Indy is "fairly" bike friendly. There are certainly parts that aren't. However, downtown Indy is pretty good. Some of the surrounding cities aren't bad either. Probably more bike friendly overall than Bloomington but that's likely due to the size difference.
Neat place. The downtown area has quite a lot of changes going on. Plenty of construction. I like it but it isn't a fit for everybody. I'll likely cover it this summer.
Really think that depends on where you are in life and especially if you have children. I live in the Indianapolis area and have lived in Philadelphia, Dallas, Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham. In my twenties, I would have agreed with you. With a family, I have never found myself bored or lacking of things to see and do.
Totally disagree, there is a lot to do here from restaurants to sports, concerts, museums, shopping, ect. I've been here for many years and still have a long list of things that I want to do.
I grew up in Compton & long Beach California, which are places known in popular culture for crime. Didn't realize how safe it really was until I started thinking about moving to the Midwest. Still, Indianapolis seems like a wonderful place and I'm still considering moving either their, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, or Columbus. Your videos definitely have me leaning towards Indy tho, so thanks and keep up the good work.
downtown is dead after covid and the 2020 rioting so.... yea. it’s pretty lame and mostly exists for convention go-ers indy is affordable because it’s not as fun/cool as places you’d wanna live. when someone says “affordable” they might as well say “undesirable” lol
Interesting video. Trust it was made in an effort to show objectivity when compared to the city's asset base. Must say, the negative positioning didn't resonate very well, as it appeared to be groping a bit and lacking in statistical backstory. As an example, we remain the second most affordable big city in America (to Memphis) across numerous metrics. Housing and commute time being two that you attempted to qualify, but both are stand alone assets. Every city in the northern hemisphere has darker winter nights than summer and, the further north, the darker they are. Not a singular, one off negative. Crime is a problem and, as you correctly pointed out, statistically concentrated in less than 10% of the metro's geography. Suspect this parallels the pattern of every major city. Anyway, as an advocate of the city, just wanted to point out the "stretch" associated with trying to create balance. I do enjoy your explanations, though.
Correct. This was made to show some objectivity. The goal of my videos isn't necessarily to show all of what's good about Indy (although there's quite a large number of good reasons to live here) but some of the negative as well. I speak and work with many people from other parts of the country and they can't quite get some of the smaller detailed pieces about what it's like to live in this area. Many of the negatives are subjective (not negative for everyone) and certainly aren't necessarily unique to Indy or the area. But, if you're from southern California or Louisiana many of our everyday experiences in the midwest are novelties. Negative? Maybe... Positive?... Maybe. I'm just making an effort to point things out to people who aren''t familiar and can't easily find this information. Really appreciate your thoughts and comments. It's good to know there are people who live here that are passionate about the quality of life here that can be easily taken for granted by some.
I appreciate what you do Jason, the videos are excellent. But anyone wanting to live here needs to give their head a wobble and seek medical attention. It’s a dump in 35% of the city, in the middle of nowhere, has a massive drug problem and you have to drive literally EVERYWHERE. Even getting some milk involves a massive drive for most, that’s nuts. That’s why I saw so many obese people, it’s not their fault, the city design and volume of fast food outlets make it impossible not to get fat. The suburbs are dull as piss water too, nothing to do, hence the car gets used every day without fail! Anyway, im not a hater, peace ✌️
I've been apart of this city most of my life. I left for 9 years for the Army but not long after I got out I came back home. Still live in the same Neighborhood near Speedway. Love my 4 seasons and people are still mostly kind all around town. My 2 biggest problems with this city is IPS (Indianapolis Public Schools) and people trying to make public transportation like Chicago. This city is already built. Shoving an oversized metro plan won't work here unless you level a good chunk of the city. Public schools. Trust me go Private. They shut down most but inner city schools and even then they just pass learning packets. It's a real let down. Thank god all my kids graduated now.
Hey! Thanks for watching. Yes... IPS has a long way to go and the public transportation is just not going to happen like it does in Chicago or New York.
I used to work at a web company that at the time had an old school building off East Washington Street in this cool old neighborhood. I think it was called Irvington or something like that. I was only there on a 90 day gig. This was in the mid 90s when I worked in the IT field. Anyway, I'm wondering how it is there now. The school was like stepping back into the 60s with the furniture and such. East Washington from downtown for quite aways was not the best area to be around, especially near downtown. This place was like 40 blocks from downtown and you made a right turn and then another and you were there. I loved that old place and the neighborhood reminded me of where I grew up in a small southern Indiana town south of Nashville Indiana about 30 miles. ❤️
@@LivingInIndianapolis I get that but I would have definitely benefited from it I ran out of gas a few days ago and was on 38th and something me not knowing the area I went to the gas station and heard a lot of gun fire apparently there was a robbery and suspects where shooting at cops this was yesterday mind you I never been there cause I just moved here and live in greenwood needless to say I will never be going around that area again
@@sylervelez7927 the 38th street does have a fair amount of crime and violence, not as bad as some neighborhoods but I would be cautious at night as shootings and carjackings do happen.
Indianapolis is my hometown, I miss it and still luv it to this day but, honey it is dangerous all ova even the suburbs. And the violence is gettin worse. 38th St. Post Rd, Haughville area, Brightwood, Lawrence, the list goes on. I'm currently in AZ and I jus luv the weather, but I miss home and I will purchase a bulletproof vest and security cameras jus to feel safe wen I move bac. The cost of living, oh my, it is very low and places r actually decent. Again its a good affordable place to live, u just gotta watch yo bac, be Blessed.
I lived on the outskirts of Indy in a community of Lawrence 1971-1972 and I thought Indy was awesome. Honestly, it’s no longer the city it once was in 1972. After the closure of Ft Ben, our new school evolved into a school for troubled kids which is now closed. Indy is just as bad as St. Louis in some places.
Good Lord. Not thinking a place can change in 50 years is really odd. Lawrence is a-ma-zing! Best Spanish language immersion program in the public schools in the country. New theatre. Multicultural-Latin, Korean, German. Arts district. Decommissioned military base, but 2,000 acre state park. Pete Dye golf course. Monarch destination.
@@jdmasur732 I did a Google check on Craig Jr High which was a large new school in the early 70’s and it’s closed unless it’s been put to other use. We lived in Lawrence because of Indy’s problems and there were riots in the cafeteria every week. The wildest kids I knew were from the military base from all over the world. Lawrence was the classiest side near Indy and some of the kids truly earned their name as military brats. Some parts changed not for the better. I’m glad to hear some parts of Lawrence managed to hang onto some of its aristocratic culture. This is what attracted my folks to Lawrence. All of my grandparents were aristocrats.
@@BL-no7jp well, la-di-da! Aristocrats? Between 465 and our house, you see the community of typical America's military base towns-used car lots, pawn shops, trailer parks and strip clubs, along with ethnic restaurants like Korean. Craig is repurposed into an administrative building. The dilapidated base housing was demolished after 1995 decommissioning, replaced with a microbrewery, upas ale apartments, condos and zero lot line houses, some brick homes and some apartments, including 55+. South of Pendleton Pike can be sketchy, still.
@@jdmasur732 I live on E 46th and it was mostly peaceful. As a teen, there was plenty to do. My father thought my sisters and I were having too much fun so he moved us out in the sticks not far from l-70 in Illinois where nothing changes. There were some very wild kids at Craig but it was an excellent school. I bowled in the championship team. The Indy city limits was about 75 feet from where I lived. My neighbors attended different schools than my family.
I moved to Indy 15 years ago from NYC. What’s crazy is you talk about safety. I was shocked that people don’t lock their doors. The standard of living is still lower than most of the country.
Paoli Peaks in Paoli, Indiana is one spot. Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana is another. However, if you're a big skier or snowboarder these won't be terribly exciting. We don't get much snow so most is manufactured and the runs are quite short. They're great places for beginners though. There are also some ski resorts in Michigan.
@@LivingInIndianapolis North indiana gets a ton of snow, north indiana gets 40-70 inches per year, but Thank god I don’t deal with that much, here in Indianapolis, it’s only 5 snowstorms each year, but during the winter, it’s always snowing but they don’t accumulate due to warm ground temperatures.
Compton home group has a whole different meaning here in Southern California
I visited Indianapolis in May of 2019. The first thing I noticed was the high humidity there. I'm from SoCal where it is very dry for most of the year. I also noticed that beyond the tree canopy the only thing visible was the sky! There are no hills or mountains to view in the distance. Only the downtown section has building structures that compensate for the lack of visual landmarks! I also observed that taxi service was very sparse and I had to wait up to thirty minutes for a taxi that was either corporately operated or independently so! The cab fares also differed from one taxi to the next even though my destination was always the same!
Certainly more humid here just like the rest of the midwest. Very different than the SW. Taxis aren't big here except the downtown area. Uber and Lyft are everywhere though.
After watching these videos and speaking with Jason, I can attest that he's an incredible resource for finding homes and narrowing down good neighborhoods in the Indianapolis area. Very intelligent and friendly individual. Thank you Jason for your time and effort in educating us regarding these nuances. Speaks a lot to your company and the people of Indianapolis how helpful and courteous you are. Myself as many others really appreciate these videos and the guidance you provide to everyone around you!
Thanks Karl! Appreciate that.
Most violent crime is among familiars. Being mugged/robbed/assaulted by a stranger is quite rare. Property crimes happen, but they're not that common either, & usually make the local news when they occur.
Very true
It’s like that around the World, Remember my People are Israelites, we are cursed,,but we goin to get it right believe that,,Cause 12 Tribes are Special people❤️
We need a hood review on nap💯😂
Still a very appealing place even with the heavy reliance on cars. I still wish that BlueIndy had been a success. That was a great idea for tourists and visitors.
Absolutely! Still a very appealing place. Indy isn't the only place in the country with a heavy reliance on cars. In fact, most cities have that same reliance. BlueIndy was a great idea and I sure wish it had been successful too.
@@LivingInIndianapolis Your optimism is always refreshing.
Blue Indy is pathetic. They’re attempting to ruin the road as we know it
@@dylancrow7353 Blue Indy has been dead for well over a year. Public transit is struggling to increase ridership and routes. This is a moot point now.
*Im in indianapolis and i now have in door plumbing! It feels weird pooping in my house! Also im enjoying not having to go to the creek to fetch water!*
Where are you from?
100K for a house = hearing frequent gunfire.
Sounds about right
I experienced this wonderful city through a long term relationship with somebody who was from there, so-I went to weddings, funerals(the morning of the flight back to Ft Lauderdale I filled up the rental car in the dark of pre-sunrise and 1 degree Farenht !) always stayed at The Canterbury, ate at least once per trip at St. Elmo's , went to Broad Ripple , walked through Union Station, and spent time walking around Monument Circle. I experienced Brown County and also Zionsville (the Significant Other grew up there) but Winter trips were a battle of enduring severe cold for a week or less , then flying home to warm south Florida. I'm unsure if I could take their cold, grey winters with frozen dirty ice cycles hanging from my car. But my Indy trips ended when the relationship ended in 2001, so I am 20 years out of date. Still, one of my favorite cities in the USA.
Very cool story! Thanks for sharing that
It’s still grey and depressing 👌🏼
Not really understanding the purpose of a comment based on experiences 20 years ago. Amazing food scene. Amazing Eiteljorg has a Warhol exhibit, and a phenomenal permanent collection.
Great and informative video. Loved to hear your insight. Thank you for uploading this !
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm REALLY glad I found you! I was born in Indianapolis and left about 12 yrs old. I really feel the huge need to come back home. So I'm doing my research to move back home safely. Housing mainly, what zip codes should I be considering for safety but affordable?
Hello! It depends on what your priorities (job location, interests) are. There are certainly plenty of safe places. Affordable is subjective unfortunately and depends on each individual. But, you don't have to spend a fortune to find a phenomenal and safe place to live.
As an Indianapolis native, I can say it is the place where dreams go to die.
I don't see where you ever comment on how far the Indianapolis Airport is from the Northern Suburbs, and getting there during rush hour. Dave Sedgley
I've mentioned that multiple times through videos in the past. It depends on where you are in the northern suburbs. How far east or north that can make a difference. The furthest reaches can take an hour. Other areas you may be looking at as little as 30 minutes to International
This place needs a rail system
A rail system would be awesome but I wouldn't plan on that ever happening.
@@LivingInIndianapolis yeah the only thing that's holding me back of being in Indy full time is transportation since I'm from Chicago we have a whole system and the downtown isn't even that huge
The city couldn’t support the massive construction required. The would be no subway systems, so it would be either surface or elevated. We just built a new Red Line bus which cuts through the streets like a trolley system (best approximation) and it was a nightmare to build, among other things. And that’s just one line of that nature in the city. Closest we get.
Yes
Indiana was once known for its Interurban system. and it's terminal at Market and Illinois Sts.
Jason, I heard Larry King passed away at the age of 87
I use to live in Indy 95-2000 I loved it would love to move back
Hi I am from the uk and have always wanted to live here so please overall would you recommend it
Why?
@@dominic8054 the uk is so boring and posh
@@diyking3374 lol I’m from the U.K. and it clearly isn’t
@@harrygilliham6193 I don’t want to make this a argument but the us has better food clothes jobs opportunities and entertainment along with the many other things and the uk is just lockdowns now a days and us brits can’t socialise very well
@@diyking3374 😂😂
Jason Compton, they have television stations in Indianapolis!
Jason, you've been an Indianapolis resident for 24 years!
Shelbyville.
Love these videos. I'm looking to relocate from Southern Oregon as I am retiring, and Indiana has me really intrigued. Not necessarily Indianapolis but smaller town within 2-3 hours away from Indianapolis. It seems like a great state and definitely affordable. Would I be able to find a place with one or two Acres and a larger home around 2000 sqr ft.under $ 300,000.
Hi Scott. I think it's possible if you are a good distance away from Indy or some of the surrounding cities. Certainly in more rural areas. How "small" is small for you?
I work in belterra casino in florence i wanted to know about the surrounding places like grocery stores fast food options and cheap accomodations etc please help
Jason, you live in Indianapolis since 1997?
I would love to see videos on Lawrence, warren, and haughville 😂
Is Indianapolis that boring as people mention? I have the opportunity to work there and I’m afraid that I’ll die of boredom. Thanks
Yes, it is often called “India no place”, not a lot of character, lots of strip malls, chain stores and no real ethnic anything, in many ways the entire city is like one big suburb (the downtown has great sports venues, but zero bustle or vibe of any kind). May depend on your life stage as for families many options for slower pace living in suburban style homes (in city itself are no true city neighborhoods as most people from other cities would describe, overall the area is not densely populated and spread out). Friendly people but boring is a word many younger people use to describe. All what make of it, of course, is easy to feel like seen all/done all after short time. Is part why Indiana has “brain drain” from its well regarded colleges for younger professionals.
For affordability, PA is amazing. The dollar goes much farther. LGBFJBJT!
Indys crime is horrible and spreading to more areas.
Not to live in Indianapolis?!? Bruuh!! It looks so cool! :((
It is pretty cool. But, I guess not for everyone!
i personally had a good experience but I am a file miles away from Downtown and hear frequent speeding cars and gunshots
@@chungustron3million751 I was just in indianapolis! About to get some churches chicken until they closed. :(((
*Back to depressing old noblesville*
Cons in Indianapolis: During the summer, we get a lot of Bad severe thunderstorms producing Tornadoes.
I’ve lived here for almost 25 years and there have not been very many tornadoes.
All Indianapolis needs is more white collar jobs and more economic activity(which will follow due to the trickle down effect). May be the top universities of Indiana can work with the state government to get more companies and jobs.
Is it safe for living around downtown area, cuz next year i have an internship program to work in jw marriot hotel, and i would like to ask about the crime around that area is it safe for work and living or not? Thank you for your vid sir it’s very helping me to know more about Indianapolis 🙏👍
I am a born and raised Hoosier gal Indy West and East is not to live it is true out towns maybe an options it's not safe anywhere in Indiana break ins the crime is bad. And alot of the small towns the rent is not cheap either.
Isn't Indianapolis bike friendly. Also I'm from Bloomington and I like the cold so a long winter would actually be a plus for me.
Indy is "fairly" bike friendly. There are certainly parts that aren't. However, downtown Indy is pretty good. Some of the surrounding cities aren't bad either. Probably more bike friendly overall than Bloomington but that's likely due to the size difference.
@@LivingInIndianapolis bloomington is extremely bike friendly
When was this video made? Downtown is not safe
I can think of a hundred reasons not to live in indy or any orher big city.Thats why we live in Mishawaka.
Nice!
Redline that 20 people use
There are no "safe" areas in Indianapolis, only lucky ones!
What are you thoughts on Shellbyville?
Neat place. The downtown area has quite a lot of changes going on. Plenty of construction. I like it but it isn't a fit for everybody. I'll likely cover it this summer.
If Indy is so bad why do you still live here?
Indy isn't so bad at all. Plenty of places to live!
Downtown Indianapolis "Really quite safe" HAHAHAHHAHA.
Indianapolis is an ok place to visit,good jobs are here but its boring
Coming from Chicago and have lived in Cali , and atl ... Indy is a very boring place... edit ... you literally just said that lol
Really think that depends on where you are in life and especially if you have children. I live in the Indianapolis area and have lived in Philadelphia, Dallas, Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham. In my twenties, I would have agreed with you. With a family, I have never found myself bored or lacking of things to see and do.
Right
Go back to Chicago and Atlanta I Love Indy it's a City of it's own Style that being said all Cities shouldn't be alike anyhow.
Totally disagree, there is a lot to do here from restaurants to sports, concerts, museums, shopping, ect. I've been here for many years and still have a long list of things that I want to do.
I grew up in Compton & long Beach California, which are places known in popular culture for crime.
Didn't realize how safe it really was until I started thinking about moving to the Midwest. Still, Indianapolis seems like a wonderful place and I'm still considering moving either their, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, or Columbus.
Your videos definitely have me leaning towards Indy tho, so thanks and keep up the good work.
Thanks for that!
Five reasons: Crime, crime, crime ,crime, and.....Oh yeah, crime.
downtown is dead after covid and the 2020 rioting so.... yea. it’s pretty lame and mostly exists for convention go-ers
indy is affordable because it’s not as fun/cool as places you’d wanna live. when someone says “affordable” they might as well say “undesirable” lol
VERY TRUE !!!! I never thought about like that before but your absolutely right “affordable” really means “undesirable”
I MOVED TO INDY TO BE CLOSE TO MY MOTHER AFTER MY HUSBAND DIED AND I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS CITY! THIS IS THE MOST BORING CITY.
Not to mention all the crime!!!!
If you’re bored, the problem is not with the city.
The north side especially one second if could be NICE & the next block over the TRENCHES
Fr it be the apartments too
You shouldn't consider living anywhere in Indiana.
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Interesting video. Trust it was made in an effort to show objectivity when compared to the city's asset base. Must say, the negative positioning didn't resonate very well, as it appeared to be groping a bit and lacking in statistical backstory. As an example, we remain the second most affordable big city in America (to Memphis) across numerous metrics. Housing and commute time being two that you attempted to qualify, but both are stand alone assets. Every city in the northern hemisphere has darker winter nights than summer and, the further north, the darker they are. Not a singular, one off negative.
Crime is a problem and, as you correctly pointed out, statistically concentrated in less than 10% of the metro's geography. Suspect this parallels the pattern of every major city. Anyway, as an advocate of the city, just wanted to point out the "stretch" associated with trying to create balance. I do enjoy your explanations, though.
Correct. This was made to show some objectivity. The goal of my videos isn't necessarily to show all of what's good about Indy (although there's quite a large number of good reasons to live here) but some of the negative as well. I speak and work with many people from other parts of the country and they can't quite get some of the smaller detailed pieces about what it's like to live in this area. Many of the negatives are subjective (not negative for everyone) and certainly aren't necessarily unique to Indy or the area. But, if you're from southern California or Louisiana many of our everyday experiences in the midwest are novelties. Negative? Maybe... Positive?... Maybe. I'm just making an effort to point things out to people who aren''t familiar and can't easily find this information. Really appreciate your thoughts and comments. It's good to know there are people who live here that are passionate about the quality of life here that can be easily taken for granted by some.
I appreciate what you do Jason, the videos are excellent. But anyone wanting to live here needs to give their head a wobble and seek medical attention. It’s a dump in 35% of the city, in the middle of nowhere, has a massive drug problem and you have to drive literally EVERYWHERE. Even getting some milk involves a massive drive for most, that’s nuts. That’s why I saw so many obese people, it’s not their fault, the city design and volume of fast food outlets make it impossible not to get fat. The suburbs are dull as piss water too, nothing to do, hence the car gets used every day without fail! Anyway, im not a hater, peace ✌️
Considering Indiana 250 budget coming from NYC what would be a safe and nice neighborhood. Of course in ur opinion anything will help thank you
What a duche! For sure don’t come to where I live .. been here 30 years! East side here bro!! Come over and smoke a blunt with us? Hahaha brightwood!
I don't live in Indianapolis, I live in Cleveland, Ohio!
CLE is so much BETTER than Indy. Plan on making my move to CLE from Indy in the fall of this year. Can't wait😊
Same as any city….lots of whites you are safe …lots of blacks in that area you are not.
An uncomfortable truth...but still a truth
are the whites more prejudice or racist? A genuine question (I’m black). Was hoping to practice medicine there 🤷♀️
I've been apart of this city most of my life. I left for 9 years for the Army but not long after I got out I came back home. Still live in the same Neighborhood near Speedway. Love my 4 seasons and people are still mostly kind all around town. My 2 biggest problems with this city is IPS (Indianapolis Public Schools) and people trying to make public transportation like Chicago. This city is already built. Shoving an oversized metro plan won't work here unless you level a good chunk of the city. Public schools. Trust me go Private. They shut down most but inner city schools and even then they just pass learning packets. It's a real let down. Thank god all my kids graduated now.
Hey! Thanks for watching. Yes... IPS has a long way to go and the public transportation is just not going to happen like it does in Chicago or New York.
I'll stay in Milwaukee, a great place on a great lake!!
Nice!
I used to work at a web company that at the time had an old school building off East Washington Street in this cool old neighborhood. I think it was called Irvington or something like that. I was only there on a 90 day gig. This was in the mid 90s when I worked in the IT field.
Anyway, I'm wondering how it is there now.
The school was like stepping back into the 60s with the furniture and such.
East Washington from downtown for quite aways was not the best area to be around, especially near downtown. This place was like 40 blocks from downtown and you made a right turn and then another and you were there. I loved that old place and the neighborhood reminded me of where I grew up in a small southern Indiana town south of Nashville Indiana about 30 miles. ❤️
Hey is there anyway you can make a video about the bad areas to avoid And be honest I just moved here and want to know
Hello! I'd love to do a video like that but it's extremely difficult to do because that subject is so incredibly subjective.
@@LivingInIndianapolis I get that but I would have definitely benefited from it I ran out of gas a few days ago and was on 38th and something me not knowing the area I went to the gas station and heard a lot of gun fire apparently there was a robbery and suspects where shooting at cops this was yesterday mind you I never been there cause I just moved here and live in greenwood needless to say I will never be going around that area again
@@sylervelez7927 the 38th street does have a fair amount of crime and violence, not as bad as some neighborhoods but I would be cautious at night as shootings and carjackings do happen.
Indianapolis is my hometown, I miss it and still luv it to this day but, honey it is dangerous all ova even the suburbs. And the violence is gettin worse. 38th St. Post Rd, Haughville area, Brightwood, Lawrence, the list goes on. I'm currently in AZ and I jus luv the weather, but I miss home and I will purchase a bulletproof vest and security cameras jus to feel safe wen I move bac. The cost of living, oh my, it is very low and places r actually decent. Again its a good affordable place to live, u just gotta watch yo bac, be Blessed.
I’ve lived here for about 25 years now and have found that points #3 and #4 really aren’t true, for the most part.
Hi Jason, thanks for sharing your video about 5 reasons not to live in Indianapolis!
I would rather live in Montana than Indiana
Oops I already live in Indianapolis in noblesville
Well, get WITH IT....
I lived on the outskirts of Indy in a community of Lawrence 1971-1972 and I thought Indy was awesome. Honestly, it’s no longer the city it once was in 1972. After the closure of Ft Ben, our new school evolved into a school for troubled kids which is now closed. Indy is just as bad as St. Louis in some places.
Good Lord. Not thinking a place can change in 50 years is really odd. Lawrence is a-ma-zing! Best Spanish language immersion program in the public schools in the country. New theatre. Multicultural-Latin, Korean, German. Arts district. Decommissioned military base, but 2,000 acre state park. Pete Dye golf course. Monarch destination.
@@jdmasur732 I did a Google check on Craig Jr High which was a large new school in the early 70’s and it’s closed unless it’s been put to other use. We lived in Lawrence because of Indy’s problems and there were riots in the cafeteria every week. The wildest kids I knew were from the military base from all over the world. Lawrence was the classiest side near Indy and some of the kids truly earned their name as military brats. Some parts changed not for the better. I’m glad to hear some parts of Lawrence managed to hang onto some of its aristocratic culture. This is what attracted my folks to Lawrence. All of my grandparents were aristocrats.
@@BL-no7jp well, la-di-da! Aristocrats? Between 465 and our house, you see the community of typical America's military base towns-used car lots, pawn shops, trailer parks and strip clubs, along with ethnic restaurants like Korean. Craig is repurposed into an administrative building. The dilapidated base housing was demolished after 1995 decommissioning, replaced with a microbrewery, upas ale apartments, condos and zero lot line houses, some brick homes and some apartments, including 55+. South of Pendleton Pike can be sketchy, still.
@@jdmasur732 I live on E 46th and it was mostly peaceful. As a teen, there was plenty to do. My father thought my sisters and I were having too much fun so he moved us out in the sticks not far from l-70 in Illinois where nothing changes. There were some very wild kids at Craig but it was an excellent school. I bowled in the championship team. The Indy city limits was about 75 feet from where I lived. My neighbors attended different schools than my family.
I moved to Indy 15 years ago from NYC. What’s crazy is you talk about safety. I was shocked that people don’t lock their doors. The standard of living is still lower than most of the country.
It's true about the doors. Much safer here
My aunt laughed at me for locking my car door in Indy ... I’m from San Bernardino county CA
lower?
@@artesuave4760 You should lock your doors everywhere!! Indy has a lot of crime, your aunt is clueless.
@@karolinewriter6419 well she lives in Lebanon
I just got home from school and I got exited to watch your new video
I hope it wasn't college🤣🤣🤣🤣
How does Indy compare to Reno in your opinion?
I don't know Reno very well unfortunately but I believe it's more expensive than Indy on average.
...do you get tornadoes?
We do but pretty rarely. Most are quite rural
Are there any good ski/snowboard resorts in Indiana? Anything close to the Indy metro?
Paoli peaks is the best but a few hours from Indy in a small town
Paoli Peaks in Paoli, Indiana is one spot. Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana is another. However, if you're a big skier or snowboarder these won't be terribly exciting. We don't get much snow so most is manufactured and the runs are quite short. They're great places for beginners though. There are also some ski resorts in Michigan.
@@LivingInIndianapolis North indiana gets a ton of snow, north indiana gets 40-70 inches per year, but Thank god I don’t deal with that much, here in Indianapolis, it’s only 5 snowstorms each year, but during the winter, it’s always snowing but they don’t accumulate due to warm ground temperatures.
Good job Jason!
Thanks so much!
I lived their for 14 years. All the crime made me move out.
Dang! There are plenty of safe areas though. Where did you move to?
@@LivingInIndianapolis I’m near fort wayne.