Indianapolis city (balance)Economy & Jobs
Indianapolis city (balance)'s typical household earns $66,219 (about the same as Marion County median $66,346; 1.1× below Indiana median $71,957), with homes at a median value of $224,800. The surrounding county supports 625,533 jobs (avg $76,163).
- $69,381 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (at Indiana median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $66,219 — near the Indiana median ($66,219). Poverty rate 15.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 42% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $467,010 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $32,401,450 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $69,381 (at Indiana median) |
| Median Household Income | $66,219 (at Indiana median) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.5% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 14% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 625,533 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $47,642,361,246 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $76,163 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 3,156,740 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed unknown
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 71.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Pct Walked | 14.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12