The Town FilesFishers, Indiana
City in Hamilton County · population 98,977 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $391,000
- Household income
- $130,203
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 37.6
Fishers is a city of 98,977 people in Hamilton County, Indiana. The median home is worth $391,000, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 99% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 83% of Indiana towns.
How Fishers ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fishers is worth $391,000, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $130,203, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,611 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fishers | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,611 | $888 |
| Median household income | $130,203 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Fishers
| People | Fishers | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.5% | — |
| Work from home | 25.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Fishers
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.7 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fishers since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 14, 1972 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 2, 2009.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 163,937 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,787 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Fishers itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Fishers
21 public schools with 20,670 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | 9-12 | 3,664 | 21.8 |
| Hamilton Southeastern HS | 9-12 | 3,445 | 20.8 |
| Hamilton SE Int and Jr High Sch | 5-8 | 1,278 | 18.0 |
| Fall Creek Junior High | 7-8 | 1,015 | 18.1 |
| Riverside Intermediate School | 5-6 | 865 | 17.7 |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | 5-6 | 864 | 20.6 |
| Riverside Junior High | 7-8 | 844 | 15.3 |
| Southeastern Elementary School | PK-4 | 828 | 17.6 |
| Fishers Junior High School | 7-8 | 822 | 15.2 |
| Sand Creek Intermediate School | 5-6 | 815 | 18.5 |
| Brooks School Elementary | PK-4 | 788 | 18.3 |
| Geist Elementary School | PK-4 | 654 | 16.0 |
Towns near Fishers
- McCordsville, IN5.2 mi · 8,503 people · home $345,400
- Noblesville, IN5.5 mi · 69,604 people · home $349,700
- Lawrence, IN6.7 mi · 49,370 people · home $230,100
- Fortville, IN7.0 mi · 4,784 people · home $254,900
- Carmel, IN9.5 mi · 99,757 people · home $486,800
- Westfield, IN11.0 mi · 46,410 people · home $425,700
- Pendleton, IN11.5 mi · 4,717 people · home $248,200
- Cicero, IN11.6 mi · 5,301 people · home $282,100
Fishers questions
Is Fishers, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fishers scores better for retirees than 47% of Indiana towns and quieter than 9%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Fishers?
The median owner-occupied home in Fishers is valued at $391,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $130,203, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,611 a month.
What is the weather like in Fishers?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 26.7 inches of snow.
Does Fishers get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fishers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 14, 1972. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)