Downtown Indianapolis vs Meridian-Kessler

Indianapolis, IN Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Downtown Indianapolis leads
Downtown Indianapolis wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Downtown Indianapolis
$400k median
Urban Trendy
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Meridian-Kessler
$355k median
Walkable Urban
Downtown Indianapolis
Metric
Meridian-Kessler
$400k

Median Price
$355k
6/10

School Rating
7/10
C+

Crime Grade
B+
82/100

Walk Score
72/100
15 min

Commute
6 min
20

Parks Nearby
1
20

Cafes
1
4

Groceries
1
22 min

Hospital
35 min
Downtown Indianapolis
Median Price
100%
School Rating
86%
Crime Grade
75%
Walk Score
100%
Meridian-Kessler
Median Price
89%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
88%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Indianapolis or Meridian-Kessler more expensive?

Downtown Indianapolis has a median home price of $400k and Meridian-Kessler is $355k. Meridian-Kessler is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Indianapolis or Meridian-Kessler?

Downtown Indianapolis has a school rating of 6/10 and Meridian-Kessler rates 7/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Downtown Indianapolis or Meridian-Kessler safer?

Downtown Indianapolis has a crime grade of C+ and Meridian-Kessler is graded B+.

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Indianapolis scores 82/100 for walkability. Meridian-Kessler scores 72/100. Downtown Indianapolis is the more walkable option.