Welcome to Fishers, IN !
Welcome home to Fishers, Indiana—a vibrant, friendly city that's not just a suburb of Indianapolis, but a thriving community brimming with experiences, lifestyle and opportunity. As Jack Crenshaw, your trusted real estate agent, I’m excited to share why Fishers is the ideal place to move to and call your own.

🌟 Why Fishers is the Place to Live
🎨 A Fun & Active Community
- Conner Prairie: Indiana’s first Smithsonian-affiliated living history museum offers immersive 19th-century experiences, symphony nights under the stars (Symphony on the Prairie), and interactive summer camps Wikipedia+11indywaterpros.com+11Fishers Digest+11Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6visithamiltoncounty.com+6.
- Nickel Plate District & Fishers District: Downtown Fishers offers outdoor concerts at the amphitheater, a bustling weekend farmers market with 90+ vendors, great dining, retail, and family-friendly events like Health & Wellness Day and Fishers Lū’au at Geist Waterfront Park Wikipedia+4visithamiltoncounty.com+4City of Fishers -+4.
- Parks & Trails: With over 25 parks, 131 miles of greenway trails, sledding hills, disc‑golf, splash pads, and the lush Cheeney Creek Natural Area—you’ll never run out of outdoor adventure Wikipedia.
- Geist Reservoir & Waterfront Park: A 70-acre beach and water park opened in 2023 with kayak, canoe and paddle‑board access to Geist Reservoir—perfect for water recreation and community events letsroam.com+2Wikipedia+2City of Fishers -+2.
- Arts & Entertainment: Community theatre at The Artists’ Studio, escape rooms, and the beloved Indy Fuel hockey and new Fishers Freight indoor football teams perform at the state‑of‑the‑art Fishers Event Center, opened in late 2024 Zillow+13Wikipedia+13Wikipedia+13.
🏘 Community Vibe & Safety
- Consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in America—Fishers was the 4th safest city in a 2024 MoneyGeek and SmartAsset study Wikipedia+1visithamiltoncounty.com+1.
- Named Money Magazine’s #1 Place to Live in the US in 2017—celebrated for innovation, economic development, and neighborhood livability Fishers Digest.
📊 Fishers Real Estate Market Snapshot
Market Overview (Mid‑2025)
- Median sold price: ~$410,000, up 3.8% year‑over‑year. Price per sq ft: ~$161 rocket.com.
- Median sale price & trends: Fishers homes sold for a median of ~$420,000 in June 2025, with prices rising about 1.2% YoY. Homes sell in just ~6 days on average, though total closed sales dipped ~13% YoY redfin.com+1Zillow+1.
- Inventory & list price: Approximately 543 active listings in June/July; median list prices range between $400K and $485K depending on source, with average days on market around one month. Sellers still enjoy a competitive edge movoto.com.
Local Insights
- Fishers remains a strong seller’s market with fast traditional MLS turnover and steady investor interest movoto.comYouTubeencoresothebysrealty.blog.
- Indianapolis metro area ranked as one of the hottest housing markets of 2025, especially in the Midwest—expected to stay competitive for both buyers and sellers architecturaldigest.com.
🏡 Why Move to Fishers?
Strong Schools & Family Focus
- Part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools, serving ~21,000 students—12 elementary, 4 intermediate, 4 junior high and 2 high schools by the 2025‑26 academic year, including new expansions and a career academy program Wikipedia.
Growth & Opportunity
- Fishers has experienced significant economic transformation: a 70% increase in tech jobs over the past decade and recognition as a rising tech hub with companies such as ClearObject and Emplify choosing Fishers as their base Fishers Digest.
✅ Summary
- Vibrant, active lifestyle: history, concerts, arts, trails, waterfront recreation, farmers markets, and festivals like Spark!Fishers.
- Top-notch schools and family amenities.
- Dynamic real estate: strong values (~$410K–$444K), quick sales, steady appreciation, yet not overly priced compared to national Northeast or Southeastern metros.
- Safe, welcoming community with modern city planning and emphasis on innovation.
🗣🏠 Ready to call Fishers home?
If you're thinking of relocating or investing in the area, let me, Jack Crenshaw, be your guide. I’ll help you navigate available listings, understand neighborhood differences, and find the perfect home to fit your family and lifestyle.
Contact me anytime—welcome to Fishers, where great homes, a lively community, and warm Midwestern spirit await!
