Don't Move to Indianapolis Indiana Unless You Can Handle These 5 Things

[@doofusgilmore7164]

Potholes... Potholes should be on the list. If you can't deal with potholes, Indianapolis isn't for you. 🤣

[@erictubbs6854]

I live in Fort Wayne and it's the same here we call it the pothole city lol that might be a indiana thing.

[@joeyhdz3435]

😆🤣👌🙏

[@shaydock3353]

We moved here 18 months ago. I can say Detroit’s potholes will put Indianapolis to shame. 🤣🤣

[@clarkharris3828]

Nailed it! 😆

[@jesseg5923]

@@erictubbs6854 Its a USA thing, roads are shit everywhere

[@ryguyadventures5830]

I was raised in OC in Cali. Moved to indy in 2009, all my kids are born here in indy, love this state and proud that my kids are hoosiers!

[@davidpolston2643]

The worst part is our homicide rate...

[@WalkerOne]

Funny how the homicide rate has increased as the city has become overwhelming democrat.

[@davidpolston2643]

@@WalkerOne funny how worst infant mortality rates are in red states...not sure why you had to go political...does this make you feel better about yourself?

[@dbmae1532]

Bro shutup @Walker One

[@michelledee2586]

@@WalkerOne yep that’s what the dems do to their cities. Detroit, Chicago, to name a few. Check out the mayors of those towns. They destroy them on purpose and give out welfare money to keep people in poverty and criminals. Wake up people it’s time to get a grip and stop supporting these crooked politicians.

[@hoopty388]

The right wing and the left wing belong to the same vulture, quit kidding yourself.

[@zuozhen4758]

I’m ok with your assessment of our Indy winter. For those yearning for nice outdoor weather our winters can feel rather long and as evidenced from April of 2021 when we were hit by a surprise spring snow storm. So it can snow up into the spring months. With that being said our winters are not severe and the majority of the precipitation is rain. In fact the average high temperature for the month of January is actually above freezing at 35 degree Fahrenheit. Historically our chances of a white Christmas (one inch or more of snow ) is only around 20%. Geographically Indy is located on what is called the battleground where the jet stream can fluctuate north and south of us.

[@RealAaron317]

Indiana weather is crazy

[@zuozhen4758]

@@RealAaron317 - it is! Never a dull day.

[@RealAaron317]

@@zuozhen4758 it 59 degrees right

[@cindyvanleir310]

But you can hike year round at all the trails if you're bundled up. It's great fun for the kids, especially if you catch sight of a deer.

[@Vookem-]

I live in Greenfield, Indiana myself. About 45mins or so east of Indy!

[@jamesdixon5375]

It’s evident these people are not from Indianapolis. This is a food destination. People come from hundreds of miles for weekends to eat. Shopping is great

[@maing.i5265]

I live here. Eat what?? 🤔

[@angiewillsonarte]

Thanks. Moved back to Indiana in 2020. After decades in Dallas, Austin, and suburban Washington D.C. its been a huge adjustment. Clothes, money, fashion, facelifts, and only high end cars all around me... I wanted to escape. But mostly, I wanted out of the heat!! Loved going to UT Austin... but I was a kid and the heat wasn’t so exhausting. In Texas.. people live inside over half of the year due to the heat. It’s not that cold here... used to lived south of Chicago back in the super cold era. love winter! Love short days! And yes... the summer days are toooo long! It’s also more humid here than I remember. Just giving myself time to adapt. This is not cosmopolitan... it’s very down to earth here. And I find the people pretty refreshing! I’d love to promote Indiana more... it’s kind of like going back in time a bit in the best sense of that concept. I live near Bloomington... and it’s so pretty. You’ve got to love winter! I’ll take this over the boiling heat of Texas and the crazy politics of Washington D. C. !! Great channel!!!! I see this area exploding in coming years. And yes... sports are huge. I think there are huge opportunities for investment here. Left Midwest at age 16... happy to be back😍 I feel like there’s more outdoor life here!

[@chicogozosodecabellosedoso]

What is the nicest, safest, more affordable and friendlier city in Indiana?

[@random832]

The time zone thing is an important point. I don't connect it to daylight savings per se, but the fact that before we were on daylight savings it made sense that we were half the year on Chicago time, half the year on New York time, and when it was added we're now fully on New York time even though that's 600 miles away. If you draw a line where the 'natural' time zone border between Eastern and Central should be, it goes through the middle of Ohio, nearly 200 miles east of Indianapolis.

[@realchainrxn]

Road closures and endless construction. As part of the car culture issues. We always have detours in Indianapolis. And downtown driving sucks because of all of the one way streets, and the map looks like a wheel. I live 5 minutes from downtown, and never go there.

[@rodroller6634]

The only two months that truly bite in Indy now are Jan and Feb. Potholes bother me more than the weather and ive never had any major problem with crime but our murder rate climbs every year. If you love college sports. Amazing town. Good pro town. If your looking for a nice walkable area, Broad Ripple has Small shops, Monon Trail, diverse neighborhood.

[@Someone-pw8dp]

I will say that i live in Indiana and we practically don't get anymore snow!

[@drzander3378]

Contrary to the video, how long summer days are and short winter ones are has nothing to do with Indiana’s longitude (east-west position) and everything to with latitude (north-south position). If you’re from further north than Indianapolis, the seasonal difference in day length will seem less pronounced. I’m from part of the UK that’s as far north as Winnipeg, Canada, so I doubt I’ll be surprised by the day lengths when I visit Indianapolis this summer.

[@mr.toobigformypants8145]

I was born in Indianapolis in the early 50's and have lived here all my life. I have traveled extensively for much of my life and have found that someone knows Indianapolis damned near everywhere. The winters are damp, breezy, and Grey. The summers are hot, humid, and mosquitoes are everywhere. We don't get to have spring or fall anymore. I see Indianapolis as a typical Midwestern city, a good place to raise a family but rather dull.

[@MsCeCe-lt1zg]

EXACTLY WHAT I JUST SAID ....VERY DULL..BUT A LOT OF JOBS..GOOD PLACE TO SETTLE DOWN WITH A FAMILY....

[@breadfan9]

Not sure what you are looking for. 70% of big city's are like Indy. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Louisville, all the same

[@jgrysiak6566]

Lived in Columbus, OH 3 years, same!

[@jgrysiak6566]

@@breadfan9, No, Indianapolis landlocked, Cleveland has the lake & Cincinnati, Louisville, & Pittsburgh have the beautiful Ohio River

[@breadfan9]

@@jgrysiak6566 There are lakes everywhere. Ever hear of Geist? Monroe? LOL. You clearly are not from Indy

[@ginacoleman788]

There's a saying in Indy: don't like the weather? .... wait a minute, it'll change

[@Getaneh188]

The only good thing about Indianapolis is it is cheap. That is it!

[@AdrienneStarr]

Indy and surrounding areas definately need to work on it's walkability.

[@ssimms8995]

So true. I am 15 minutes from downtown. No sidewalks in sight. Really easy to get hit by a car.

[@mamawjoni]

Castleton Square isn’t as safe as it used to be either. Was a nice mall in the 70, 80 and 90’s. The person who commented on Circle Center is right about it not being safe also. But with everyone ordering online these days I guess you can shop anywhere in the world and have it delivered

[@douglasstemke2444]

Winter is not really a big deal in Indianapolis. Every few years we get a good storm.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Agreed. Winter is tame here compared to just a little further north.

[@stevecash2858]

Car culture.... To be honest, most of the cities in the United States and nearly all suburban areas require a car to get around. I grew up in Portland and definitely had to drive nearly everywhere - even with one of the best public transit systems in the country.

[@matt7320]

In case no one mentions it to you before you look for places to live, rent is cheaper near 38th but there’s a lot of crime so be careful

[@robertscott5553]

Chance? How about high probability!!!

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Hi Jason and Chris, Merry Christmas!

[@strafer8764]

The biggest problem with Indy is the lack of nature like activities. No ocean, no mountains. Then there is the issue of musical and art, etc don’t really come to Indy unless it’s major artists. I lived in Indy then moved to Denver. So much more to do in Denver. I recommend living I. broad ripple if you do move to Indy.

[@justice1763]

Watching in NYC great videos have mom 46 keystone av

[@heatwave7775]

Naptown Riders Here !! And yes, you're correct

[@community1949]

Downtown used to be really fabulous for shopping but when L S Ayres, Blocks, Wassons, J C Penny's, and all of the wonderful dime stores closed there wasn't anything or anywhere left to shop downtown. And the Circle Center Mall wasn't anything like shopping at the historic department stores. But Indianapolis is rather boring but boring in a good way. We don't have earthquakes, volcanoes, tital waves, hurricanes, forest fires here so it is relatively safe. I was born and raise in Indianapolis but people like me don't call it Indy I can assure you. Those silly apartment buildings downtown will be vacant and slums in the next 25 years when all of the younger people get tired of paying rent and grow up and buy houses. But one thing that bugs the hell out of me are the potholes that never get fixed properly so our streets are in horrendous condition. I even had a doctor from Iraq say this to me one time that he found our roads to be the worst he has ever seen!!!! Now that is saying something.

[@tangojuli209]

Of course we blew thru last frost and freeze dates in 2021 w late may hard freezes that devastated seedlings

[@lailaakapusnbootsglw]

I can honestly say this is one state that I HATE traveled all over the world. But this here oh no. Don't move here nothing here for real. Everyone seems stuck up no hospitality at all. An yes im born an raised Texas. So you can truly feel the vibe of the city not good vibe. One of my biggest regrets is moving here no worries im so leaving going to Europe. But if you can handle racist people crime an the fact that everything is late up here. One thing for sure the nickname Nap Town is just that. Nap is a place for the old very old well that's my truths on what the city gave back to me. So just fly over run on by do not stop here to live just visit an keep it moving. Thank you good night.

[@dillondittemore1102]

Racing state. Car enthusiasts everywhere. Loud cars. No exhaust restrictions and certainly never enforced. I’ll drive down the highway with open headers.

[@userxiaomi4365]

It’s cold in winter. WoW.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

It sure can be

[@shathaumammarmahdi1284]

My husband and I should see this video 33 years ago 😭😭👍

[@dkgdkg2178]

The crime is unbelievable. It seems like there are two to three murders EVERY day.

[@robertsparks3584]

Daylight saving time is exactly opposite to what it needs to be. And it does suck makes your electric bill higher keeping you cool while everyone else is dark

[@ebell6512]

I mean people like Fishers and Carmel more anyways.

[@darrelhall9841]

Indy is central standard time, not EST.

[@sarahunt3352]

Would be cool if you did a video of things to do that are free and a second video of things that a cheap for people that are visiting.

[@cynthiakukman2724]

Seasonal Affective Disorder is real in Indy...Sometimes we don't get much snow at all....Sometimes it's below zero in February and sometimes it's over 50 in February...we never know what the weather is going to be, I wouldn't say our winters are harsh at all. I have my fan on at night all winter and temp set to 61. And yes the potholes will eat your soul! You also have to watch the hood rats. So many people that don't know how to act. Maybe don't go to Wal-mart on the eastside or in Beech Grove...I don't know about other areas, but those are fairly bad. Get a Ring or other camera system, people like to steal packages and catalytic converters. Gotta watch the panhandlers too. We need harsher penalties for crime. Maybe stay away from Circle Center Mall...and the eastside. The northside people seem a bit entitled...they think they own the road. Drugs are bad, umkay. Education system, well, if parents would teach their kids how to act maybe it would help. Also, they teach to the test and not actually make sure they know anything. The humidity is the worst part of summer...I'm a night owl so I miss out on the heat of the day. LOL! I love Spring...I even love the tornado season {storms are awesome as long as they don't destroy anything}...also love Fall! Brown County is the best! Where would I rather live? I don't know...somewhere less humid, less crime ridden, otherwise...Indy is fine.

[@barryboi8922]

Why am I even watching this, I already live here

[@chicogozosodecabellosedoso]

Barry are you considering leaving indi for a better city like Detroit?

[@LinkFan7]

dont call me out bro 💀

[@dianac267]

To understand Indianapolis winters there will not be enough snow to play in, no need for snowmobiles or ski's. Average snow melts every 3 days.

[@packisbetter90]

Its rare we get snow that lasts a while. It happens but I've only seen 1 winter like that since I've lived here

[@timmmahhhh]

Good analogy, you'll be lucky enough to sled. And if you're into ice skating figure on an indoor rink it's NEVER cold enough for a pond to freeze over for that. I'm in the Chicago area and I never see skating ponds here, most recent I saw a frozen enough outdoor pomd was Madison Wisconsin.

[@mommamay01]

2 SWAT calls at the walmart on 135 recently - theres a lot of gun violence, especially on the east/northeast side.

[@sydneypridemore]

West side is the same if not worse

[@GustavoGonzalez-qj4bq]

@@sydneypridemore true asl I been shot at more on the west side lol

[@jeremythurman5261]

135 in Greenwood?

[@dailyperson9519]

Speedway here and I get shot at on the regular.

[@mommamay01]

@@jeremythurman5261 yep

[@Rissa0898]

Everybody stares hard. It's annoying. Also the worst drivers ever are here

[@gldmembr6132]

It’s not the locals that are horrible drivers it’s the people migrating here.

[@barbaramiller349]

I would say, if you don’t have to live here, don’t.

[@chicogozosodecabellosedoso]

Why would you say that my dear and beloved barbara?

[@joeyking2765]

They don't call it India-no-place for nothing. I've lived here for 58 years and the city has been in decline for years. Just take a look around the Lafayette Sq. area, it looks like a dump. What was once a great mall to go to as a kid is nothing more than a run down foreign flea market now. Liquor stores, pawn shops and strip clubs have all moved into the area (as is the case with all areas anymore), and just looks depressing. Crime has skyrocketed to the point I avoid this area among other areas anymore. Indy is a small glimpse of the decline in this country over these past several years, many areas resembling a 3rd world country. I don't recognize it anymore. Most of all, will Channel 4 EVER retire Debby Knox??? If I see one more repetitive commercial featuring her I'm going to scream.

[@davidpolston2643]

Mild winters are becoming much more mild here...

[@jsully8076]

Yep, especially yesterday. Did not feel like Christmas did it?! ✌️♥️

[@QueenNonbasic]

Our Naptown weather its unpredictable all year. They are right we don't get a lot of snow but a lot of cold. #SLE3PYC17Y Are these guys really from here??🕵🏽 Let me find out👀👀

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. Tornadoes and straight line wind are firing up all year long?

[@jacobwestern]

It's a LA Nina year. Warmer weather in the Midwest. The El Nino winters are the cold ones. We have had 2 LA Nina years in the last 5 years. Kinda why it feels warmer lately. Don't forget 3 years ago we had a week of -20 degree weather.

[@kiddflashygaming889]

Tell that to TODAY

[@davidpearman361]

I was transferred here from California with my company and I don’t miss California at all I love Indianapolis. Every city has issues but this is a pretty fun place to live and a good family area. Love the Colts

[@bennettd2501]

^ white trump supporter?

[@joedevitto6113]

Was it hard to find and buy a home there , some states have so many moving there its rough to get a house . like Oklahoma its just impossible right now thats why im thinking on Indiana right now ~

[@bennettd2501]

@@joedevitto6113 plenty of places in Indiana, also just drove through Oklahoma on my way to San Francisco… plenty of empty structures off the side of the highway in Oklahoma ready for move in

[@Juliarobhurts]

@@joedevitto6113 it’s super easy to find homes here

[@Juliarobhurts]

@@bennettd2501 also how does “nice place love the colts” trigger u into your manic political bullshit? You might as well be trump *or biden* the way you take what people say & morph it to fit your blind agenda

[@mikeclemenz7744]

Born and raised in indy wouldn't want to live anywhere else every state has its good and bad

[@andivest1504]

I grew up in Indianapolis and moved out to California. i’ve lived in California for two years now and I can honestly say I miss Indianapolis LMAO . not something id ever think id say . also dont move here if u dont wanna see a bunch of people who are hooked on heroin and meth .

[@dailyperson9519]

Wait don't move to Cali for that? Cause that shit is hella rampant here in Indiana too.

[@andivest1504]

@@dailyperson9519 dont move to indiana for that. i feel like big drug out here is coke

[@UniquelyHerz]

@@dailyperson9519 not compared to cali

[@chicogozosodecabellosedoso]

When you say heroin and meth , you mean CA or Indi?

[@tamikasingleton9883]

Another thing I noticed living here in Indy the night is darker than dark for some reason

[@nealb1a]

One HUGE problem that you skipped right over is the problem with crime here, violent and otherwise. The Circle Center Mall that you showed was every bit as upscale as the Fashion Mall when it opened 25 years ago, but in that time it has deteriorated dramatically, in large part because people began to feel unsafe there. This past year, we set a new record for homicides. I don't mean to suggest it is like Bagdad here; for the most part, if you are street smart and know where you're going, you can manage here. But the unwary can easily find themselves at the wrong place at the wrong time here.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Absolutely!! The crime has exploded in the last few years.

[@jbatayola9886]

You're exactly right on the homicides in Indy. Not a safe city to move specifically in SE, E, NE, and far east part or in Lawrence including W and N as far as 73rd north of the city. Except Fishers, Carmel, Zionsville, Whitestown, and Greenwood. Butler-Tarkington neighborhood in the city was in the news two days ago for having no murder in 365 days. Even saying that it's very unsettling.

[@devinlee5925]

Indianapolis is literally more violent than Chicago but everyone talks about Chicago like it is a battle ground.

[@nightowl8363]

Nap-ghanistan.

[@D3mi_Glaz3]

Im constantly being catcalled and i feel unsafe

[@WalkerOne]

Indiana should have never went to daylight savings time.

[@wmw3629]

You obviously aren’t mandated 10-hour days on your job.

[@timmmahhhh]

I live in the Chicago area now but grew up in Indiana, moved to NW Indiana 1990 and became instantly depressed the first autumn of a time change. It's pitch dark by 430 in December. I know the business community pushed for it but some states particularly Massachusetts have started pushing to do away with it altogether. So perhaps one day Indiana with the rest of the nation will do away with it as the energy savings it supposedly brings doesn't seem to happen.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

I agree! 👍

[@hoosierLowe]

Thanks Mitch!

[@ndzobo]

You barely mentioned what Indianapolis is well known for around the world. In my travels through Asia and Europe Indianapolis is best known for the Indy 500. Second to that is basketball. Not the Pacers but Hoosier basketball. I've counted 3 Indiana Hoosiers-themed basketball courts in the Philippines alone. Sports with minimal equipment are more popular in areas of the world with fewer resources. Soccer and basketball are popular.

[@williamdavenport9824]

I know what Indianapolis is well known for. However those things no longer are as important to me.

[@timmmahhhh]

The video overall was very good but your analogy of sports is more accurate as far as what folks outside the area know. I went to Ball State in architecture and was fortunate to go to the Soviet Union I'm 1989 when it was still the USSR. A tour guide in Tashkent Uzbekistan knew of Indiana because of his favorite basketball player, Larry Bird. That was mind blowing to us. I have a recording of him asking us to say hello to his two favorite Americans: Bird and Jack Nicholson.

[@cindyvanleir310]

When I was in Russia several years ago they had babushka dolls, those stacking dolls, with the Indianapolis Colts painted on them!!! In the middle of Russia!!! I really regret not buying the Peyton Manning one now.

[@renep2220]

@@cindyvanleir310 My mom and dad went on an African trip to Kenya in the late 80's. When they got on the safari bus the guide asked where they were from. When they said Indiana, he shouted "Bobby Knight". He wanted to know if they knew him. He even hummed the I.U fight song but didn't know the words....lol

[@Sharper714]

They brought up the Indy 500 and basketball.

[@ciareran61]

I wouldn’t call winters here “harsh”, sometimes it’s very back and forth with the weather but not harsh

[@breadfan9]

Clearly he's never lived in Chicago. A week of snow is not "harsh"

[@jewelrylover2958]

@@breadfan9 na the snow isn’t the problem it’s how cold it actually gets. the weather is so unpredictable and inconsistent as well

[@jewelrylover2958]

definitely gets a lot colder than the 20s he was being very modest

[@Angi3maname]

@@jewelrylover2958 yep. Went to visit my brother in March and it was 17 degrees one day. I’m from GA so I’ve never experienced that cold before. I didn’t mind because I had a warm coat. I just didn’t like how the wind kept slapping us in the face every time we walked outside.

[@richardvancleave2139]

Woke trash is a big problem

[@robertocarlosmoctezuma5664]

1. Cloudy, frigid, depressing winters that last 6 months. 2. Lack of cultural/entertaining activities (Carmel has some though) 3. Lack of green urban spaces (again Carmel has some decente pretty ones) 4. Terrible public transportation, if you don’t have a car you don’t exist 5. No nature parks close to the city, Indiana is flat and plain, no mountains, no waterfalls just cornfields and that’s it. PROS: affordable housing, good job market, traffic is decent, low cost of life. If you really want to make some money and buy a house at the expense of your social life and mental health(jk)then Indy is your place

[@jballaviator]

Eagle Creek park not natural enough? Brown County is an hr drive.

[@thorstrebla980]

Indianapolis winters are frigid maybe ten days out of the year, c'mon!

[@clintonhummel8776]

On a depressing winter afternoon in freezing temperatures drive through clifty falls and check out the frozen waterfalls. I can't stand this place and have been all over this country. Always end up home in Indiana. Southern Indiana is a different climate region than Indianapolis

[@sycamore2789]

You don’t know much about the state I see.

[@jbiz5528]

Roads suck, city spends all their money up North They build new walk ways n Big Gas stations on West side but never fix streets, what a mess!! We visit other states & the roads n freeways r nothing compared to ours, N no one cares!! Stop wasting our tax money n fix Shit u dooo!

[@hoopty388]

You think the city builds gas stations?

[@jbiz5528]

No, I said "they" lol I'm not sure city does anything but ride around and see if they can catch us making improvements, so they can fine us..

[@saleemadams1489]

I'm so happy you guys mentioned the very long days in the summer. I tried to explain that to my family in V.A. but they don't believe me.

[@jamesseaman6919]

Make sure that you can handle the ignorance of the Mayor!

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

He's awful

[@Juliarobhurts]

Ok this one I agree with

[@bradcrosier1332]

Yep - Hogshitt has ruined the city.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

@@bradcrosier1332 he has been a disaster

[@Jennifer-zx7hk]

Just like most Dem cities end up.

[@bastionwolfhart634]

Here's some more problems I've noticed other people have also commented on and I have lived here all my life so here's my list. 1. POTHOLES 2. Heroine epidemic 3. Crime and violence 4. Unreasonable drivers 5. Very large homeless population 6. CONSTRUCTION EVERYWHERE 7. Slow police response time (if they even show up at all) 8. The smell from the south side garbage dump 9. Sub-par public education system AND 10. The weather is incredibly inconsistent. You can have snow, rain, and muggy heat all in the same day. The weather change can be so drastic in such a short amount of time that anyone with allergies or weather sensitivity will have their biological clock broken. And it's all year long. (Not so much on the snow side, but unreliable weather all year long nonetheless) 11...more and more potholes.

[@breezybrookshire]

I mean, #11? It’s the Midwest. You have to manage your expectations.

[@lilcoffeypot8982]

That is indiana in a nutshell lmao

[@ericp.7550]

I'm from Gary, and I'm angry at drivers in Indianapolis daily!! They turn on the red signal, tailgate, speed in small parking lots, and far too many people text, and drive, even on the highway!! Oh yeah and they will tare their car up, trying to beat you, to the closest parking spot!!

[@dianacambridge38]

Bastion Wolfhart lists elements that do exist ... however, it strikes me that these items are far, FAR more common if one lives in one of the dicey areas of the city of Indy itself. Many very fine, hardworking people have to live in a "dicey area", which for most is a socioeconomic issue. This is true of every city in the world -- there is no place that escapes these and other problems, in at least SOME neighborhoods. But there are many areas that are far better (FAR better) than the picture Bastion Wolfhart has painted. One thing with which I disagree -- sure, there are homeless people in Indy, which is especially tough during cold weather. To say it's a "Very Large" population is just incorrect, compared to places with temperate or sub-tropical weather. In those places, even nice areas may have tent cities in their parks.

[@Loren460]

@@dianacambridge38 try los angeles. Its an absolute nightmare with the homeless population and campers on alot of streets.

[@khevinbeatsworkinwatterson1848]

You neglected to tell folks about our higher per capita murder rate than Chicago….

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Exactly.

[@devinlee5925]

@Morocho Vallecitos indianapolis has had worse crime than Chicago for over 15 years now. Out the top 25 most violent neighborhoods in America 7 of them are in indy. Did you do zero research before buying there 😂😂😂. How are so many people in this comment section getting duped that indy is some sort of safe city? I got a fully furnished apartment there for cheap once because a woman was murdered in it.

[@devinlee5925]

@Morocho Vallecitos there is a reason it is so cheap. Fix it up and flip it because after 30 years of hoping it would get better I finally left. Minimum wage is the lowest possible. Servers make 2.15/hr. Pot holes will swallow your car whole and I have had countless friends be murdered for just existing and being at work or in their own yard. I have lived in East Nashville, Southside chicago, New Orleans and st Louis and Indianapolis is by far the worst.

[@devinlee5925]

@Morocho Vallecitos Portland, or for now. I know I will never be able to afford a home here though so looking to move back to either Chicago or Philly. Reno is growing as well but I haven't been convinced yet to stay longer than 4 or 5 days to visit friends. My family is trying to get me back to Indy but they have over 3 times the amount of deaths in marion county from covid than the whole state of Oregon so that's going to be a hard no. Plus I can't go back to $2.13/hr.

[@devinlee5925]

@Morocho Vallecitos I just googled how violent is indianapolis and the fbi ranked it 10th for violent crime and 26th for property crime. Oakland, Nashville, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta are ranked lower.

[@javieroliveras344]

I lived in Elkhart and South Bend Indiana and besides the bad reputation Indiana has as a state, my experience was horrible. People don't have sense of humor, many people have mental diseases, the work environment culture is very toxic, water is toxic, a lot of gun violence and all kinds of violence and lots of drugs. And too much extreme religion too. Is stupid.

[@bruss529]

Well don't let the door hit you in the a** on the way out - with an attitude like that you create your own problems.

[@javieroliveras344]

@@bruss529 not a problem anymore. I'm not there anymore. The problem is yours now 🤠

[@aaronchandler2380]

I lived in Indy for 13 years, was transferred their with my job. I could not wait to finally leave. There is nothing there. If you have to live in the Midwest it really doesn't matter which city you live in. it is better than Detroit of Cleveland but that's about it. winter gives way to tornado season which gives way to humidity season, then your back to winter. there are no sidewalks either, walking, fitness is frowned upon and obesity is very common.

[@fairamir1]

I grew up in South Bend Indiana and then moved to Indy 40 years ago. I would not agree with the Winters being harsh...some winters yes..but as a general rule the Winters are usually tame.....and when we get snow it is usually gone in a day or two. And no they do not last 5 months.

[@sarahconnor3974]

lol I moved from Seattle and I felt they were very very harsh! Different perspective!

[@IndianaNana1]

very true, fairamir. the winters are long and gloomy but mild compared to Wisconson, for example.

[@erictubbs6854]

I agree with you especially in the last 6 or 7 years our winters have been real mild and tamed. I live in Fort Wayne and I remember either last year or the year before it was dead of winter and it was a like 60 plus degrees out and ppl were at the carwash wearing t shirts and shorts it was wild lol

[@fairamir1]

@@IndianaNana1 Only 3 months of winter...and so far this years winter is very very mild

[@breadfan9]

I read somewhere else that someone said Chicago's weather is less harsh than Indy. Lol. Anyone that's lived by the lake for even a few years knows this is NOT true. Lake effect is FAR worse than more southern states

[@colbr06]

As with most places, people from there think it’s the worst because they don’t know what other large cities are like. Where you live within a city is likely going to determine your opinion of the city as a whole.

[@bennettd2501]

Been here been there, Would rather live there where the cops dont cost the tax payers 16 million in lawsuits every year

[@themadrooster2454]

Potholes and murder stay out of downtown and surrounding areas.

[@ericp.7550]

The drivers, and the Malls here are the two worst things, for me!! The drivers here are very inconsiderate!! They turn on the red signal, tailgate, speed in small parking spaces, and will tear up their cars, trying to beat you to the closest parking spot!! Oh yeah and I've lately witnessed more people texting, and driving, even on the highway!! And the Malls down here just don't carry near enough fashionable clothing!

[@terryschleicher8511]

I am 52 and have lived here all of my life (I was in the Army for 4 years). I like it here.

[@randallredelman1417]

For my interests and needs, I consider DST an advantage. Also, beneficial for a trip to Chicago, with time constraints, gaining an hour. Of course you have to give it back for the home trip.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Most of Indiana was not on DST until 2006.

[@ADHDparasite]

I live in Indianapolis Indiana and I hate it. Just saying.

[@Better4YourSoulFood]

Bye bye

[@thebridgebetweentwoenemies1304]

Advice for moving to Indiana: don't

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

I am STILL furious we switched to DST! I miss the old days when we didn't have to move our clocks back and forth! It still doesn't make sense we are on Eastern time in most of the state either. We absolutely belong on Central time.

[@DblTap317]

That was like twenty years ago, thats really not healthy to be angry over something like that. You deserve better.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

@@DblTap317 LMAO Ok. Not 20 years ago and since it affects us every 6 months, it's still affecting everyone twice a year. But sure... No affect since 20 years ago. Not everyone has an easy time having their time screwed up on them for no reason. Also, heart attacks and strokes more than triple the week of DST starting. It has a very REAL affect on people... Bodies and minds included.

[@DblTap317]

@@pamelaflirtyskunk7698 we switched to that format a loooonnngg time ago. You have had that long to process that. I'm not saying it doesn't suck but to be continually angry, like having the emotional response of anger for THAT long isn't healthy. Focus on what you can control and don't let what you can't mess up your life and the things that are good. ❤️😊

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

@@DblTap317 Stop trying to act like a psychologist and trying to psychoanalyze others. I don't need you trying to talk down to me. How I feel is valid and honestly, IDC what your opinion on the matter is. Others agreed with my comment, so go hunt them down and tell them how they've had a long time to process things and on and on. Where I live, we haven't observed DST since 1918 like many states. I don't have to like having my circadian rhythm screwed up. There is a reason it's extra bad for me to lose an hour of sleep. You don't know why others have worse issues with things than yourself. Good for you that you couldn't care less about having the time change. Doesn't mean crap to me and MY body.

[@DblTap317]

@@pamelaflirtyskunk7698 it's your life buddy go on ahead with that

[@jtbmetaldesigns]

Born and raised in Indy. I just wanted to comment on the daylight savings scenario in summer. Every 4 to 7 years we get a hot summer here. It can frequently be in the 95-100 actual temperature with Florida type humidity! With the extreme daylight savings, it can be unbearable until just past midnight in the worst days. Be prepared for $300 energy bills on the hot years.

[@mahmoudabdulraheem9298]

Good video just don’t go to the Eastside 😂😂😂😂

[@wmw3629]

I live on the Eastside and you’re absolutely right. Way more lost factory jobs than any other part of town.

[@Randomperson-tl8qu]

And don’t go to downtown at night

[@alexhenson8093]

East side, west side, downtown. Doesn't matter anymore. Indy is getting too much traffic from Chicago

[@emmaanderson1846]

Yeah! It’s very scary and I don’t like going to the eastside in daytime even

[@NaptownRaVeN]

Same here

[@4theloveofAJ2023]

People here think 20 minutes is long to drive... so if you are on the west side... you won't have friends on the east side or the far north east... Also, Indiana is pretty conservative... Indianapolis is NOT. People are very comfortable with folks here. As a gay man I expected a lot of looks and people don't bat an eye. HUGE Gay Pride event here in town. Everyone treats everyone else with kindness and respect. There is a lot of crime to the east and northeast of the downtown area... but it's quite localized and not indiscriminate. Overall, Indy is a great city! You want to go to the Indy 500 and watch the air show. There are so many different parts of town (all the suburbs were annexed in the 1970s) that you can live in a township with run down sections and a mile away you are in brand new subdivisions. There's an amazing amount of diversity and culture here.

[@saracarr3962]

You forgot about all the litter and crime. It's #3 in the nation worst litter problem per Capita.

[@davidlira6189]

surpassing chicago

[@colbr06]

Source? I can’t find a single list with Indianapolis on it.

[@saracarr3962]

@@colbr06 I stand corrected. I saw this year's list. It was on the news about our ranking a couple of years ago. Do you live here? I do. 😉 Have a wonderful night.

[@georgespelvin6496]

As an "essential restaurant worker" who lives in Holy Cross near downtown Indianapolis and doesn't own a car here is my list: 1) 3rd world public transportation 2) expansive food deserts 3) extreme homelessness 4) crazy high rents 5) filthy and trash everywhere Poor folks can't afford to live in walkable neighborhoods and can't afford cars. Great city if you are Republican, white and rich. Your whining about DST is stupid.

[@DannyXXXXX]

The constant threat of violence and homeless people trying to take advantage of you.

[@teresabrown3305]

If you want to live in downtown, Fishers or Carmel even to live in the downtown areas you need to have a higher income. Ordinary people couldn't afford the rents or mortgages.

[@thepowells531]

Im dealing with this now i just moved there in November and finding a place right now during covid is crazy

[@cindyvanleir310]

You're not kidding about the "Battle time at bedtime" thing. I went through that with all my sons. And I did just as you suggested and got the room darkening drapes for their windows. We used to love going to the drive-in at Clermont and the movies started so dog gone late that my kids were asleep before the end of the first movie.

[@RRose-ie8oh]

You can thank former Governor Mitch Daniels for that. Indiana used to be with the wise states (Hawaii and Arizona) which didn't switch to Daylight Saving Time (DST). But Mitch thought that was bad for business so he caved in to the DST crowd in his first term. I understand now, with the benefit of hindsight, that even he agrees that DST is bad for Indiana!

[@soulflowerpeace9236]

You described our winters perfectly...it can be tough....

[@jdek88]

All Midwest winters can be rough. But honestly when it comes to Midwest cities, Indy is among the best. Very reasonable cost of living, easy to get around, city feel without much of the city headaches. Winters can drag out, but use that extra money you've saved throughout the year to go on a nice vacation in FL for 2 weeks lol

[@jgrysiak6566]

February the longest shortest snowiest month, thank God for the Super Bowl & Valentine's Day to break it up!

[@GoogleAccount00]

That last sentence is my sentiments exactly. I’m dreading moving back at the end of the year from the west coast bc of of the Midwest winters but the money I’ll save I think will be worth tolerating the horrible winters 😩

[@davidgray1515]

Cost of living and housing is very high in Indianapolis

[@GoogleAccount00]

@@davidgray1515 highly doubt it

[@jdek88]

@@davidgray1515 Lol no it's not. It's the 161st most expensive city out of 268 according to Nerdwallet. They look at the biggest cities in the US

[@maxbang1813]

I was born and raised on the North side of Indianapolis. I have lived on the East coast for 28 years now. I love going "home" to Indy to shop. There is parking available and really nice staff in the stores! Indy is a fantastic sports city. Its literally the auto racing capital. I found your review here to be pretty negative. I miss the midwest, particularly Indianapolis and Carmel. The inconvenience of the East coast sucks in comparison. Love you Indy!!

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

I love Indy. Sorry you have the wrong impression about the negativity. I have more than 200 videos and nearly all of them are positive. Check some others out when you get time.

[@beautifulqueen748]

I’d be coming from Florida, I’m almost 40 yrs old and starting to get hot flashes I think the biggest thing I’m worried about is will my boys be safe in middle school and High school. We are African American will we be safe is what I’m thinking about please anybody answer if you can.

[@russellstevens9927]

I'm surprised y'all didn't mention these prices for housing. It's not as bad as N.Y. and stuff like that. But, most of the people to Indianapolis are coming from the midwest, and the prices on living can be a real culture shock. Even a nice place on the East or Westsides can be pretty ugly. And if you go North or South, things get down right obscene sometimes. Sms honestly, these prices are getting worse.

[@jsully8076]

Well when you want to live in a place as beautiful as Carmel with such great schools and so many things to do yeah the prices are going to go up.

[@thepowells531]

True

[@zacwoods]

I was about to say lol here in NY housing prices are beyond ridiculous. A house on my street is minimum $2,000,000. And don’t even think about trying to buy land…

[@heatherday6765]

Born and raised in Indianapolis and I personally can't wait to move. Everything these gentlemen touched on is true. There is also high crime, inconsiderate drivers, potholes, and construction EVERYWHERE. In my opinion, it's the worst it's ever been in my 36 years of living here.

[@lotsajackpots]

Good luck moving to any city that doesn't have high crime, inconsiderate drivers, potholes and construction.

[@Auser12349]

I've lived in Denver, Seattle and not Oakland. Each have their own issues. I'm looking for affordable. Lol

[@brock985]

enjoy it while you’re here. reality is you’re 37 years old and still haven’t moved, why resent it at this point?

[@Auser12349]

That's everywhere 😁. Denver', Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland...LA... Chicago...etc where ever there's a city you're going to run into that. Oakland made #8 unsafe city. I moved back but looking at how this state is being run right now I'm looking at slower paced cities with ample job market.

[@chicogozosodecabellosedoso]

Where would you like to move, beauty?

[@mynamejeff4883]

Lol. We have had snow in May. It has only happened a couple of times in my life but it has happened. The 500 even had it's qualifications delayed for snow once when I was a kid and that is mid May.

[@ransomcoates546]

Winters are very much warmer than when I arrived 42 years ago. The historical date for the first killing frost is Oct 15. This year it was close to a month later.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Love Global Warming

[@glad4music]

Good grief! Indy is a great place to live. Your 5 things are minimal to handle. Try living further north, like in Michigan or Minnesota, and then you will know what harsh winters are like.

[@DL-ry3qg]

They are doing a Indianapolis video,so they aren’t dwelling on how it’s colder up north

[@nodnarB14]

You think Minnesota winters are bad?! Try living in Siberia! Good grief!

[@sirabrix8040]

They literally said that…

[@issu23]

@@nodnarB14 you think Siberia winter is bad ?! Try living Norway/NorthPole then you feel me. lol

[@Juliarobhurts]

Thank you. This guy is ridiculous

[@Zinger3030]

Whatever you do, don't move to Indianapolis.

[@christinebesinger3132]

I think this a dream city for introverts since I am one. Grew up in Indy, left for college in New York state, back in Indy, and stay put.

[@gregory46236]

I grew up in Hammond Indiana. The winter here in Indy aren't sh!t. They have a 2 hour delay for schools when we get 2 -3 inches of snow. Ridiculous

[@carmens3685]

Lol...you haven't been in warmer cities where the world STOPS when there's snow, apparently. I have, and I worked in Merrillville for 3 yrs. Snow delays are usually for the trucks to clear b/c, like the man said: there's no "train" here, people are driving and the streets are full, so they give traffic a minute. Peace.

[@jnywd8450]

Northern Indiana here. Due East from Hammond. Indy is far enough away from the lakes that I would call the winters mild.

[@gregory46236]

@@jnywd8450 I've lived here since 2000. I was visiting family one year, think it was 2011. 22 inches of snow in Crown Point.

[@jnywd8450]

@@gregory46236 I was here in '78. That one made history.

[@gregory46236]

@@jnywd8450 I do remember that one as well

[@sallyidol6281]

He forgot to mentions most shops have gone bankrupt and there are very few open at any mall, violence has tripled. Drugs are readily available, heroin deaths have become an epidemic. You go down town you see a lot of homeless people, living in the city of Indianapolis. So many shootings downtown. A lot of murders. The homicides have tripled here in the last 6 years. I'm going to tell you truth, the apartment complexes are dangerous, I live on the outskirts of Indy and there have been, murders in my apartment complex, I heard a scream, that woke me up out side my bedroom window, I saw a man pistol whipped and robbed. Right in front of my eyes, they have tried to make it safer, but the y don't have security here any longer, and they break down barriers so they can come in and out at anytime. I am paying 835 for rent and my apartment looks like crap. Put together with a bandaid and some glue. The maintenance is horrible. My air-conditioning was broke and they did not come for three months to fix it by that time it was fall and I didn't need it. These apartments are scattered all over Indy. If you want a nice apartment your going to spend a lot of money. I mean a lot. You could just buy a house with the money it takes to spend on an apartment.nice Houses in a nice neighborhood usually rent for $1,500 a month or more.

[@MarkIrwin02]

I just moved back from Southeast Asia. And plan to live in the Plainfield/Avon area. I'm wanting a rent to own house or at the vary least a rental house. You have any suggestions for me on how to find them? As when I look online I just get sites that tell me I have to use a debt consolidation company or a credit repair company to actually be able to find a place. Which feels like a scam. Also what is your honest opinion regarding the violence for the Plainfield and Avon areas? Then current thoughts on safety if study at iupui for traveling back and forth to campus and at campus?

[@dlawson72]

You forgot Gen Con

[@mabelliu1]

The winter lasts from Nov. to April in Indy??? So not true

[@MingoThePoet]

Crossroads of America

[@Dj_Jwoo]

Born here in Indy. Lived in Indy for 41 years. Working for the City DPW. Having said that, don’t move here. This place is so boring and expensive. They charge Chicago prices and all we have to offer is Chicago crime. At least down town. If you move here, move to a surrounding county. Marion county is WAY too expensive. In my opinion, our lack of leadership has been a real problem here.as far as the weather, we’ve gotten less and less snow over the years and it’s just bitterly cold in the winter. And in the summer, stupid hot. Not to mention the humidity. We have the humidity of Florida and not the escape of an ocean. Oh, and the homeless. Multiple homeless “camps” all over. Again, a leadership problem.

[@beetlejuicemikey]

anyone who says "don't move here i lived here for 20+ years" shouldn't be listened to bc no shit you hate it when you were born and raised there and haven't left for 41 years. if it was actually THAT bad you WOULD have left. you're just critical of what you already know and have no alternative perspective

[@beetlejuicemikey]

you're actually disproving your point by saying you were born and raised somewhere and stayed 🥴 i hated where i grew up and left the moment i was 18 because it literally wasn't safe for me, like.....seems like you're just fine lmao

[@juliecrawley9745]

THESE are the reasons you chose to think about moving to Indy? Lmao...talk about SOFT reporting. Haha whatever you do, dont say anything that's REALLY going on there. Hey! They got thousands of muslims there now thanks to camp attebury to enjoy those HORRIFIC winters. Lol not hardly good places to shop and SPORTS! IF ys cant handle SPORTS, dont come? HAHAHAHAHA this is seriously funny. And SOFT.

[@Flamingauss]

I like how you show the Washington square mall on the Eastside and talk about Greenwood mall. Washington square has pretty much been ran by 3rd party off brand stores for like 7-8 years. Hell, its pretty much the same with Circle Center.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Columbus, OH City Center Mall closed years ago! Replaced with unaffordable housing!

[@am529]

One of the biggest things for me is basically ‘zero’ things to do at night aside from bars/clubs. And ever since the start of the pandemic, almost everything closes super early.

[@TuliTheUnruly]

Yes, you'd think such a large city would have things stay open past midnight, especially if they're trying to draw tourism.

[@breadfan9]

What exactly are you looking for? Only things open late are bars and Nightclubs. Lol.

[@am529]

@@breadfan9 Used to do all my grocery shopping at 3am, but I’d love if other kinds of businesses were open late too! I usually feel most awake after 10pm

[@breadfan9]

@@am529 I know if you live downtown your shit out of luck. Things there close early

[@am529]

@@breadfan9 I don’t exactly, but I live pretty close, and a gas station just down the street is the only place for miles around that I know of that’s open past 10:30 (aside from the obvious aforementioned)

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

Be sure to meet Busta Capp....he lives on my side of town, the east side....

[@pulchritudinousentity3129]

😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@pulchritudinousentity3129]

Honey and I used to live in Brightwood parts,,, Lord thats another story.

[@seeminglyerika]

I was born, raised, and lived in Indy for 24 years. Graduated from IUPUI. This is a fun video to watch! I live in Orlando now and I can’t tell you how much I miss downtown Indy.

[@dans3294]

Downtown Indy is a ghost town now, after the virus and the rioting, many folks don’t go down there anymore.

[@lucasbarnard2257]

How was IUPUI? I am committed to go there this upcoming fall and I’m incredibly excited. I just was curious of a graduates perspective?

[@papayahzz]

@@lucasbarnard2257 I graduated super early in Dec. 2019, great school, great price, college experience is what you make of it especially considering how non-traditional it is. Get an on campus job(I worked at the speakers lab :)) and network with your professors, being downtown means they might know someone who knows someone that can lead you to internship opportunities :) good luck future Jag

[@austinhaney1335]

Its basically a war zone now dont get caught without a gun or ur getting robed and or shot

[@Juliarobhurts]

@@lucasbarnard2257 I went to marian right down the street. Have tons of friends that graduated from iupui. I had so much fun, you’ll have a great time. Try to live in ball hall freshman year if you can. It’s not amazing living conditions but the memories & vibes definitely are unforgettable. Plus, you’re downtown so there’s always fun stuff going on. Concerts, parties, sporting events, art & science conventions. Don’t listen to this dingus. You’re gonna love it. Plus, everyone is so freaking nice compared to the rest of the country

[@dogold1]

I am 78 and have been a 'transplanted' Hoosier for 61 of those years. I know I am chatting with two genuine Hoosiers, honest, straight-to-the-punch, rather than trying to sell you a bunch of malarkey. If I may add, forget about gourmet dining, acceptable restaurants, yes, Michelin-rated, what's that? We do have some outstanding public venues besides sports facilities, our museums are outstanding and the zoo is fantastic. The quality of our theaters and concerts is also not far behind much bigger cities. I love my Naptown.

[@taylorhood6049]

My city and don’t move here I’m moving out it’s very stressful here plus a lot of crime and hater’s 💯

[@imthesun.]

I agree!!