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A Fun and Affordable City

Indianapolis, Indiana’s capital and largest city, offers a thriving metropolitan atmosphere that hasn’t lost its small-town friendliness.

Downtown Indianapolis, located just minutes from the UIndy campus, is the thirteenth-largest city in the nation. With a population of 1.2 million people, Indianapolis boasts corporate growth, cultural expansion and civic pride.

The city is home to some of the most renowned medical centers and specialists in the country, as well as major bioscience employers such as Eli Lilly & Co., Roche Diagnostics and DowAgroSciences. More than 24,000 Hoosiers hold jobs in the biosciences, making demand for future generations of workers who excel in math and science vital to the state’s economy.

Diverse Attractions

Sports

Indianapolis offers something for all sports fans. The city boasts professional sports teams, including the 2007 Super Bowl champions, the Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever. In addition, it is home to the Indiana Ice minor league hockey team, and the Indianapolis Indians minor league baseball team. Of course, Indianapolis is known as the Racing Capital of the World thanks to the Indianapolis 500, the Allstate 400 At The Brickyard and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, all held at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indianapolis has been selected to host the Super Bowl in 2012 at the new state-of-the-art Lucas Oil Stadium.

Major events

But Indianapolis is more than just sports. Downtown Indianapolis regularly hosts high-profile events, including Black Expo, the Circle City Classic, NCAA championships (including the Final Four), Indy Jazz Fest, Rib America, and the Indiana State Fair. The month of May is filled with events relating to the Indy 500, including the largest mini-marathon in the country and one of the nation’s largest parades. Indianapolis is ideal for large-scale events like these because of its well-planned and “walk-able” downtown, where restaurants, hotels and shopping are located just steps apart.

Museums, music and more

Indianapolis offers plenty of other cultural attractions including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indiana State Museum, the Children’s Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and the Indianapolis Zoo. For movie buffs, the annual Heartland Film Festival brings some of the best independent films to the city. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Monon Trail, which links cultural districts and other Indiana greenways together, welcomes thousands of hikers, joggers and bikers every year.

For music lovers, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, one of the nation’s premiere orchestras, offers a variety of concerts, including its Marsh Symphony on the Prairie series. These concerts are held weekly though the summer at the Conner Prairie Living History Museum in neighboring Hamilton County, named by Forbes magazine as the best place in America to raise a family. Top musical acts also regularly perform at Verizon Wireless Music Center, Conseco Fieldhouse, White River State Park, The Indiana State Fair, The Murat, and beginning in 2009, Lucas Oil Stadium.

Indianapolis’ cultural districts truly offer something for everyone. From the hip 1950s feel of Fountain Square, located just minutes from UIndy’s campus, to the thriving nightclub scene in Broad Ripple, to the peaceful mood of the Canal and White River State Park, there is always something to do in Indianapolis.

Low Cost of Living

Indianapolis’ rich offerings don’t come with a big price tag. Consistently ranked one of the most affordable cities by Forbes Magazine, the cost of living in Indianapolis won’t break the bank. (Use the CNN Money cost of living calculator.)

With an average cost of living 7 percent lower than the rest of the country, the median rent for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Indianapolis is a reasonable $580 a month, according to rent.com. CNN Money identified Indianapolis as the most affordable city for housing in the U.S. in 2006, with the median home price a mere $122,000. Whether you love historic urban neighborhoods, suburban conveniences or rural peace, you can find an affordable place to live within easy driving distance of UIndy.