How much do homeowners pay a month in Indianapolis, IN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Indianapolis, IN pay a median of $1,462 (±$14) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $548 (±$8).
68.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Indianapolis, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,170 in 2015–2019 to $1,462 in 2020–2024 (+25.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,462 (±$14)
- Without a mortgage
- $548 (±$8)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 68.3%
Monthly owner costs in Indianapolis
| Indianapolis | Marion County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,462 (±$14) | $1,453 (±$14) | $1,404 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $548 (±$8) | $550 (±$7) | $517 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 68.3% (±0.8 points) | 68.0% (±0.8 points) | 63.6% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,037 (±$37) | $2,028 (±$35) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Indianapolis, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Marion County ($1,453).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,404).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Marion County, Indianapolis ranks 10 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 386 of 1,564.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Indianapolis have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,170 (±$9) | $1,462 (±$14) | +25.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,398 (±$14) | $2,037 (±$37) | +45.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $137,000 (±$1,342) | $224,800 (±$2,289) | +64.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Indianapolis
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | — | $1,462 (±$14) | — |
| Center Township (Marion County) | 0.4 mi | $1,356 (±$50) | Lower |
| Spring Hill | 4.7 mi | $2,313 (±$464) | Higher |
| Wynnedale | 4.8 mi | $1,875 (±$1,021) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Park | 5.0 mi | $1,449 (±$186) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Ripple | 5.2 mi | $1,356 (±$163) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Grove | 5.2 mi | $1,192 (±$66) | Lower |
| Speedway | 5.5 mi | $1,422 (±$76) | Not measurably different |
| Crows Nest | 5.6 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Center Township (Marion County), IN ($1,356), Beech Grove, IN ($1,192).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Hill, IN ($2,313).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Meridian Hills | $3,000 (±$356) |
| 5 | Spring Hill | $2,313 (±$464) |
| 6 | Wynnedale | $1,875 (±$1,021) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Marion County) | $1,814 (±$45) |
| 8 | Franklin Township (Marion County) | $1,569 (±$49) |
| 9 | Lawrence Township | $1,554 (±$53) |
| 10 (tie) | Indianapolis | $1,462 (±$14) |
| 10 (tie) | Pike Township (Marion County) | $1,462 (±$49) |
| 12 | Lawrence | $1,455 (±$61) |
| 13 | Warren Park | $1,449 (±$186) |
| 14 | Speedway | $1,422 (±$76) |
| 15 | Homecroft | $1,398 (±$86) |
| 16 | Perry Township (Marion County) | $1,395 (±$40) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Marion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Indianapolis
What is the average mortgage payment in Indianapolis?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Indianapolis, IN is $1,462 (±$14) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Indianapolis?
Owners without a mortgage in Indianapolis pay a median of $548 (±$8) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Indianapolis gone up?
In Indianapolis, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,170 in 2015–2019 to $1,462 in 2020–2024 (+25.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana (place:36003, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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