Indianapolis is located in the center of the state on the White River. The city was founded in 1820 and settled by a mix of people including Germans, Irish, African-Americans, Italians, and Eastern Europeans.
German-American architects designed many of the city’s curches, public buildings, and monuments. Indianapolis became Indiana’s third capital in 1825. The highlight of the downturn area is the capitol building, an impressive structure that was built using materials from Indiana. Not far from the capitol is Monument Circle, which has the 284 foot high Soldiers and Sailors Monument at its center. It’s topped by a statue of Victory, known as Miss Indiana. If you climb
up to the observation deck, you’ll see a fantastic view of the city, it’s streets spread out in a wheel pattern from Monument Circle.
At the base of the monument is the Colonel Eli Lilly Museum, which contains exhibits about Indianapolis during the Civil War. Indianapolis boasts many great attractions you’re sure to find several to love. • Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the United States, with a population of 818,014.
• Metropolitan Indianapolis includes a nine-county area with a combined population of 1,461,684
• Indianapolis is approximately 3,562 Square miles.
• The total labor force is 895,800 (November 2003).
• The median market value of a single-family home is $136,852.
• Employment Review ranked Indianapolis one of the best places to live and work.
• Indianapolis ranks 5th on Entrepreneur magazines’ list of best cities for small business.
• Indianapolis has been named one of the top 10 metropolitan areas in the country for offering residents the opportunity for financial security.
• Indianapolis Cost of Living Composite Index is 91.9
• Median household income in 2000 was $40,421.
• May 2004 Unemployment rate was 5.5% Read much more about our community in our Relocation Guide!
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