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About Blue River Township

Blue River is a suburb in the Indianapolis Metro Area and in the Johnson County. It has a population of 5,118 and a population density of 208, which is 55% above the national average. It has a median age of 36, which is same as the Indianapolis Metro median age and 2 years below the national average.


Blue River has a median home value of $186,300, which is 30% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,395 is 7% below the metro average rent and 24% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Indianapolis. The average household income in Blue River is $44,074 , which is 31% below the Metro average household income and 32% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Blue River is 4. Blue River also has a crime index 257 that is above the Metro average and above the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Indianapolis.


$180,900Median Home Value
$259,777 Indianapolis Metro Area
$1,395Median Rent
$1,450 Indianapolis Metro Area
4 /10 - 6 /10
School Rating
267
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
45 mins To Indianapolis Metro Area
24 mins Average Travel Time To Work

Blue River Township Zip Code

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Blue River Township's population is made up of 44% married, 29% single, 23% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 30%. Homeowners make up 61% of the population in Blue River Township.

4,844Population
2,089,990 Indianapolis Metro Area
199Population Density
  • 52% Male
  • 48% Female
36 Median Age
36 Indianapolis Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Blue River Township is $22,762. The Median Household Income is $46,864 and the Blue River Township Unemployment Rate is 8%.

$22,762Income Per Capita
$36,867 Indianapolis Metro Area
$46,864Median Household Income
$67,330 Indianapolis Metro Area
12% Poverty Rate
11% Indianapolis Metro Area
8% Unemployment Rate
4% Indianapolis Metro Area
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$180,900Median Home Value
$259,777 Indianapolis Metro Area
$1,395Median Rent
$1,450 Indianapolis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Indianapolis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
39%
Home Owners
61%
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4 /10 - 6 /10
School Rating
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Top Schools in Blue River Township

Bartholomew Con School Corp
10
/10
750 5th Street, Columbus, IN, 47201
352
Enrollment
K-6
Grade
Southwestern Con School Shelby Co
6
/10
3406 West 600 South, Shelbyville, IN, 46176
329
Enrollment
PK-6
Grade
Edinburgh Community School Corp
4
/10
810 East Main Cross Street, Edinburgh, IN, 46124
435
Enrollment
PK-5
Grade
Bartholomew Con School Corp
4
/10
2775 Illinois Avenue, Columbus, IN, 47201
378
Enrollment
PK-6
Grade
Bartholomew Con School Corp
3
/10
9711 Walnut Street, Taylorsville, IN, 47280
640
Enrollment
PK-6
Grade
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45 mins
Indianapolis Metro Area
24 mins Average Travel Time To Work
Commute To
Indianapolis International Airport
53 mins
Perry Township, IN
39 mins
College Heights Country Club
1 hr 36 mins
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
47 mins
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Blue River Township crime index is 267 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Blue River Township.

267
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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