Survey Administrator - 9/27/2006

Dont like the midwest/Indiana for many reasons. To many to list at this point. Let's just say I am doing my time, saving up, and planning my move out of this state.

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Not that impressed. - 8/17/2006

I have to say that the worst thing about the city of Indianapolis is it's lack of mass transportation. I just got home from a trip out west and I noticed other cities, some smaller than Indianapolis with light rail. I was jealous and kind of mad at the same time.

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HA - 8/8/2006

what ignorance and simple bliss it takes to make this place 'home'

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Nappy town - 8/8/2006

There have been a lot of comments since i posted my "worse, bad, ugly". I have traveled to every state south and west of PA, and i KNOW there are better places to live that are the same size giving me what i want. The only thing Indy has going for it is cost of living-it's far cheaper here than most places this size, but in so one would be giving up other advantages. I still hold firm on all comments i made...and I'm movin to Austin!

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climate - 7/31/2006

Indianapolis has typical upper Ohio River climate with humid summers and relatively mild winters.

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Possible Relocation - 7/24/2006

My spouse and I are looking to possibly relocate to Indianapolis, through his job. Can someone tell me what are the best areas of housing in the Indianapolis area ? Not looking for high price housing. We are in our early 50's with 2 small dogs. Looking to start my pet grooming business from home. Want an area with low crime, quiet and family oriented. Thanks, Sharon dlevy8@cfl.rr.com

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Indianapolis is great - 7/23/2006

The Indianapolis area is a great place to live and work.

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Sports & Entertainment - 7/20/2006

Indianapolis is a sports and entertainment paradise. With professional sports that include the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Indians there are entertainment opportunities for the entire family. The NCAA is also has its headquarters located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis - 7/19/2006

Great place to live. It's a small, big city with a low cost of living.

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Not the Best - 7/14/2006

I have lived in Indianapolis my whole life. My parents moved here from the East Coast before I was born. Unfortunately, for various reasons, I never made it out. I have worked in other regions though, and growing up spent every summer on the East Coast. The people, in general, are very narrow minded here, our students rank LAST in academics, our population ranks near the top in obesity and the crime is getting more violent. Granted, we don't have the long commutes or the major traffic jams that other large cities do and our housing is very affordable. This is great....IF you can find a job. Someone mentioned our zoo...fine, but it costs a fortune to bring a family of four and does not compare to the Cincinnati or St. Louis zoo. So if you plan on moving here, just bring your Bible and learn to say "....it don't....".

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I am thinking about relocating to Indy - 7/9/2006

A lot of negativity posted here about Indy, just remember there are worse places. Pollution-try living in Houston-petrochemical/Oil capital of the nation, I am at the doctor every three months with some respitory issue, Humidity-try living in Houston May-October step outside sweat your butt off, Crime on the rise look at our stats, they cannont recruit enough officers to patrol the streets. Parks- 2 main parks for 4 million people, public transporation-joke, We dont have the tornadoes ya'll have, but hurricanes arent much fun either. Qualify of life here sucks, cant wait to get back somewhere in the midwest.

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Pround to Live in INDY! - 7/6/2006

I am amazed at the lack of respect for a beautiful city rich with culture, job opportunities, and a decent education system (no worse than any other large city). We have MANY award winning schools that rank nationally and MANY alternative school choices in a variety of areas around the city. Perhaps growing up a little north of here, in a small town makes me appreciate what we have in Indy...but I LOVE IT and am proud to call it home! We have tons of entertainment options for adults and children. I moved my family here and will never leave. Actually, I help relocate people here everyday at work!

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Relocation answers about Indy - 6/23/2006

I have lived in both Fort Wayne and Indy. I prefer Indy because there is more to do and it is the 12th largest city in the US. Fort Wayne has a college town feel to it but there is a lot of crime and drugs. Fort Wayne is considerable run down but they are making efforts to rebuilt. If you plan on moving to Indy, try the North Side. Try Fishers, Carmel or Noblesville. Very nice areas with high taxes but affordable homes.

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want to move to indy but... - 6/16/2006

We really want to move to INDY but with all the negative comments im not too sure i now live north of TAMPA FL and hate it here ! The weather sucks!! you step outside and sweat your ass off!! what about FORT WAYNE indiana or small towns surrounding indianapolis?? anybody have any comments regarding HERITAGElake in COATESVILLE? We are planning a trip soon but would love some feedback THANKS!!!!

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The climate and the city - 6/14/2006

I just want to make something clear about Indy... it is not the worse place nor the most boring either. Yes, the climate changes and the allergies there, but for some reason I can live with it just fine, I also find the city to be just fine, is not boring, there are things to do, I always find a way or place... you can drive around if you are bored. I have only lived here for 5 yrs and I cannot see so many complaints just go by... usually the people that complains the most are the ones that post it everywhere, the one the are fine and pleased dont bother.

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Relocating to Indy-How is the Singles Scene and Mo - 5/25/2006

I'm a former Hoosier and plan to return home to Indy from Dayton,OHIO that is a wasteland for a single person. I would welcome any comments on the singles scene in Indy. I love to Latin and ballroom dance and volunteer. In Dayton the only way to meet a person is online or find a church with a singles group, and only one has such. Also, is the job situation and pay as bad as I've been hearing? Mary

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Growing Metro Area, Cultural Attrations - 5/12/2006

The only people who think this city is bored, or that there is a lack of cultural attractions, are the natives! The downtown area of this city is second only to Chicago here in the midwest. I have lived here for 3 years, and it is exciting to see this one time, rust belt city, transform into the world class city it is quickly becoming. There are few cities this size that have as much to offer as Indianapolis. This city has great shopping, beautiful neighborhoods, and world class museums (the IMA and the Children's Museum are must-see institutions). There could be more park land, but if you're a runner, the canal area is worth trying out! I have lived in many cities, but this is by far my favorite!

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supprised - 5/5/2006

I am suprised by the complaints of lack of culture or entertainment available in Indy. I grew up there, and although I haven't lived there for 10 years now, We always look forward to visiting home for the great things to do in the city. There are museums, theatre groups, symphony, balet, parks, professional and ameture sports, plenty of shopping, restaraunts, and night clubs. Can't imagine what else you would want. Try living in a small southern town for a few years, and then complain about Indy. The only reason we don't live there is because the job market is bad and the weather is HORRIBLE.

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I honestly don't know what everyone is griping abo - 5/2/2006

I lived in the Indy area for around 23 years, recently moved away to pursue career opportunities, and I miss it a ton. There is plenty to do in Indianapolis if you take the time to just look. There are a ton of festivals throughout the year, as well as concerts, 4 sports to watch, tons of places to shop, a great zoo for kids, museums (including a really cool children's museum, cafes, theaters, and a decent nightlife. If you feel like getting away for a weekend and going someplace, whether that be a hotel or bed and breakfast around Brown County, or whether you would like take off and go to Chicago only 3 hours away. We usually made 2 or 3 trips a year to Kings Island and/or Cedar Point. Also, if you like to hike, bike, boat, or the like every once in a while, Eagle Creek Park is an awsome place to spend some time alone of with your family. Living in Indianapolis has a lot of perks, and there are a lot of things within a short drive as well. As far as jobs and the economy go, I guess it would depend on what degree you have, but I never found it hard to find job opportunities in the area. Much of central Indiana was based on manufacturing jobs -which have declined at an alarming rate- but I still believe there are jobs out there. What people are failing to mention in their posts is that Indianapolis has a very low cost of living in comparison to most large cities. Every city has certain job types that are prominent and not-so-prominent, and Indy is no exception. As far as pollution and crime goes, the comments on here so far are making me laugh. Pollution? You people need to get out of Indy more and go visit some other large cities. Indy is very reasonable in comparison. Crime? It can be a problem, but, again, very, very mild in comparison to most large cities. The school system? Well, you'll be hard pressed to find any good public school systems in large cities across this country. You can gripe about the schools all you want -and they can be very bad-, but I don't think they're any worse than any other large city. That would be why my kids go to private schools. Overall, I loved living in Indy. There are plenty of things to enjoy whether single or whether you have a family. The best part is that you don't constantly have to look over your shoulder and worry about crime like you do in a lot of cities.

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I agree with all negative comments-have lived here - 4/30/2006

It's terrible. I have a college degree and it means little here. I am also a single parent. Son had accident last year and I am getting no help from hospitals or state. Getting an attorney to fight disability so son can have surgery he needs. Losing home because of accident, high medical insurance rates, property tax increases, downsized twice (once with state and once for I.T.). Crime is high. Live in a very nice suburb on Southeast side. Used to be safe but now inner-city people moving in and it is very unsafe. Scared to sleep at night sometimes. Schools are overcrowded and teachers are losing their jobs. Property taxes outrageous. It's crazy here. And climate is becoming terrible. Never seen so many tornadoes before. Don't move here.

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