Anderson, Indiana

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.8

C+

out of 100

Overview

Anderson is an Indiana city with a population of approximately 55,199, part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $137,016. Median household income is $44,974.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 55,199 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $137,016 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $44,974 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.5 minutes
  • Part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

55,199

Source: Census ACS

$137,016

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$44,974

Source: Census ACS

25.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

34

Source: Walk Score

84 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Madison County (county-level results)

36%
63%
Democrat 19,824
Republican 34,837
Leans R+26.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 90.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 34/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.8

Location

Anderson, IN (40.1146, -85.7253)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.