Living in Fishers, Indiana

Fishers is a fast-growing city of about 100,000 residents located just northeast of Indianapolis in Hamilton County. Once a quiet suburb, it has transformed into a booming community with a strong local economy and a reputation for being one of the Midwest’s most family-oriented cities for its safety and excellent schools. It's featured in the LookyLOO Guide to Most Family-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Its rapid growth hasn’t erased the small-town character; instead, Fishers has added to the suburban convenience with new urban-style amenities in districts like Nickel Plate. Families and professionals alike see it as a place where they can put down roots with confidence that it will be a good investment for their family and their pocketbook.

Fishers is built for families. Parks and recreational programs are central to daily life, and the city invests heavily in community events such as concerts at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater and summer festivals. The Fishers Parks & Recreation Department manages over 20 parks and a growing trail system, including the Nickel Plate Trail that runs right through town.

The city has a suburban feel, with safe neighborhoods and planned developments, but recent investments have added walkable, mixed-use areas. Downtown Fishers has grown into a social hub with local shops, cafes, restaurants, and cultural spaces that give the suburb some urban energy.

To see what locals do for fun, check out the Fishers Calendar of Events.

We highly recommend visiting Fishers and staying in the community at a VRBO instead of a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can also receive discounted fares on travel through our partnership with Expedia.

Fishers benefits from its proximity to Indianapolis (20–25 minutes by car), giving residents access to major employers in healthcare, finance, and technology. Locally, Fishers is developing a stronger economic base of its own. Major employers include: Indiana University Health, Freedom Mortgage, and Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Companies in tech and life sciences are increasingly drawn to its business-friendly environment.

The Launch Fishers coworking hub and Indiana IoT Lab have put Fishers on the map as a startup and tech-friendly city. This makes it especially attractive to remote workers and entrepreneurs who want suburban living without losing access to innovation hubs.