Best Places to Live in Indiana

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Indiana, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Indiana:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Indiana include:

1. Fort Wayne
2. Indianapolis
3. South Bend

Read why they made the list below!

1. Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is located in Allen County within the northeast of Indiana.

With a population of 266,000 Fort Wayne ranks 2nd largest in Indiana. It’s a medium-large city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Fort Wayne has four distinct seasons throughout the year. Average highs range from 32 to 84 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 18 to 63, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Fort Wayne on a few key categories:

2. Indianapolis

Indianapolis is located in Marion County within the center of Indiana.

With a population of 864,000, Indianapolis ranks largest in Indiana. It’s a large city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Indianapolis’ climate is classified as a hot-summer humid continental climate with four seasons.

Here’s how we rate Indianapolis on a few key categories:

3. South Bend

South Bend is located in St. Joseph County within the northern part of Indiana.

With a population of 102,000, South Bend ranks 4th largest in Indiana. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

South Bend’s weather is influenced by Lake Michigan, and you can generally expect mild temperatures throughout the year. 

Here’s how we rate South Bend on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Indiana Checklist
• What’s it like living in Indiana?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance