Our Story: Why We Moved Away From Fishers Indiana

[@ripplerocket]

I grew up in Indianapolis near the old Washington Park. 35th and Oxford st. Met my wife and moved to Terre Haute. Love the small town feel. That's why i moved from Indy

[@lucybrenton149]

I moved out of Fishers, too.... found a few acres to start our Homestead. I do miss Fishers... it's the best city I've ever lived in. Clean, low crime, lots to do... the idea of connecting public spaces and private neighborhoods with the sidewalk system is wonderful.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Very clean city for sure. I love Fishers

[@l1qu1dsk1e]

My parents moved to Fishers in 99. It was nothing but corn fields at the time, so I completely understand where you're coming from when you talk about the fast growth Fishers had these past 20+ years. It's a completely different town now. Love the video!

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Thanks!

[@shellysymmes1154]

I moved from Carmel in 2019, just before COVID. I now live in beautiful rural east Indiana. I live in Randolph County. I have met so many people who have moved here because of feeling safe, no traffic, lower taxes, good schools, housing is so much cheaper!! If you want to visit Fishers it is only 1 hour 10 min to exit 210 off of 69. I lived in Indy/Carmel 30 years. I don’t miss it. You can drive to Muncie or Richmond in 30 minutes. Ohio is only 15 minutes away. Gas is so much cheaper. I will never move back to the city or suburbs, too much stress.

[@briani3599]

I am one of very few that grew up in Fishers-70’s/80’s. Very rural farm community. Cumberland road was a gravel road. Archers meat market, nickel plate bar and barber shop was all that was ‘downtown’. Hamilton SE was 1A school. Unbelievable growth.

[@bethmichaels8410]

Yes, grew up same time just south of Fishers. When my parents got first phone bill, it said our area was “Fishers” and they said where is Fishers?!? 😅 I miss some of the “old” Fishers; growth isn’t always good. 🥴

[@Icare1975]

I grew up in the Fishers of the 60’s 70’s. I still live in Hamilton County, and I understand change and growth, but I miss the quaintness and charm of Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel and Westfield. I attended K-12 in HSE schools - Kindergarten was in the original Fishers High School (now demolished), 1-6 in the elementary school and 7-12 at HSE.

[@Nap317-rw7re]

Every place on Earth was the same.

[@briani3599]

@ you are probably right but not every place grew from one 1A school to two 6A schools in 18 years.

[@kentayers4578]

I grew up in McCordsville in the 50's and 60's. My brother, myself and some other friends from there would occasionally ride our bikes from McCordsville to the Northern Beach Club to go swimming. Northern Beach was located just west of the White River off the south side of 116th street and had a U- shaped swimming pool. We would ride our bikes north out of McCordsville on Olio Road, across the reservoir, up the hill to 116th street, then head west towards Fishers. This was the mid 1960's and it was all farmland and just 2 lane country roads with very little traffic. When we got to Fishers, there was a stop light for then divided state highway IN 37, which was at the very eastern edge of Fishers. After biking through town, it became farmland again and then we got to Allisonville Road. It was a 4-way stop with a flashing red light over the intersection. There was a small restaraunt on the southwest corner which if I remember correctly, was owned by Sahm's, Anyway, just a little more riding for 1 1/2 miles and we were at Northern Beach. It was probably a 45 minute bike ride from McCordsville. There was hardly any traffic, and the scariest part was crossing IN-37. Fishers was just a wide spot on 116th street. Those days were the greatest and how much kids miss out on today although I can't imagine attempting this now with such heavy traffic.

[@denisespurlock7869]

I love living in quiet Shelbyville, Indiana. I used live in Castleton, but the crime was getting bad.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

I like Shelbyville. We will likely cover it in 2025

[@100foldreturn1]

My wife and I go to Shelbyville a couple of times a week to eat and kill time with the close proximity to where we live in Cumberland. We are both retired and love doing road trips.

[@hello9945]

Jason, wishing you and your family many years of happiness in Greenfield

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Thank you so much!

[@jenniferlee7167]

I was born at Methodist Hospital and lived in Indianapolis until I was nearly 15, My parents both graduated from Speedway High School and my Grandparents lived in Speedway on a lovely tree-lined quiet street. My cousin owns a farm in Danville and wants me to move back to Indy now that I am semi-retired from nursing, I live in Washington, DC and I know traffic believe me! I prefer to live close to my work and be in a walkable location to grocery stores, church, etc. I also like an upscale neighborhood. A friend of mine in DC is building a house in Westfield now and she is very excited to be only eight minutes from Carmel and all the activities there. So much to consider. My Mother's sister lived in Greenwood and then moved to Sweetwater Lake in Brown county after she retired from Eli Lilly. I am considering how to go about this at my age. I love Indy very much and it is home.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Plenty to consider for sure!

[@meandthemrs7403]

Very well done video. I can understand why you are in real estate.

[@Gatornade]

Thanks for sharing. Always love watching your videos on the Indianapolis surrounding areas. I spent a little time exploring Fishers this past October. I really like almost all the areas around Indy. Every week I seem to have a new favorite (usually whichever area featured in your latest video)! Lately though I've been leaning towards Avon as my destination when I win the lottery. You'll still be first call when I get that winning ticket!

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Avon is a good spot. Are you playing the lottery! You have to play to win! Thanks for watching the videos

[@Gatornade]

@@LivingInIndianapolis Been buying a couple tickets a week! Fingers crossed I get a winner!

[@teresamoon9396]

Hi Jason, this is Terri, I worked at Kroger at 116 and Allisonville rd. from 1996-2023. I remember you and your family coming in to shop. Such a nice family!! I hope you all have a Very Healthy, safe, Prosperous New Year!!! I am retired now.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Wow! Hi there! I can’t believe you remember with how many people that went through there. I sure wish you a Happy New Year!

[@johncarter9675]

I grew up in Greenfield and absolutely hated it. It was a culturally destitute hellscape. I lived in downtown Carmel for 5-6 years after college and loved the community and amenities. After meeting my wife I moved in with her in Lawerence. Not the nicest area, but it’s only a 10 minute drive to Fishers, which we loved. With a baby on the way we decided to buy 10 Acres in Fortville. Still somewhat close to the north side.

[@aprilh691]

I grew up in Greenfield, but have lived in Carmel for over 20 years now. My family still lives in Greenfield and it takes me forever to get there with all the road construction that has been going on for the last few years.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

The construction has been tough. I’ve been driving through it as well. It will get better though

[@RaptureReadyEntrepreneur]

Hi, I really enjoy watching your videos and I have learned a lot. I'm living in Arizona now, but I grew up in the BroadRipple / Carmel / Indianapolis areas. Home sweet home! well kinda sort of ;) (it's nice to go back home sometimes)

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Agreed. It's nice to go home. I do like Arizona too

[@susiedavis8793]

Grew up in Avon in the 50's and 60's. Hard to see the "busy-ness" all around us, but it happens. Live in Danville now, which has stayed smaller longer, but it's growing as well.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

You're right. Danville is growing. At least there's some space between it and Avon so will take time to fill

[@AndreySloan_is_a_cnut]

@@LivingInIndianapolis- Except the dolts that are supposed to control growth love nothing more than to rubber-stamp any crappy proposal that’s put under their noses.

[@rwk1013]

I live about half way Between Indy and Terre Haute. Property taxes 1 mile from where I live which is Hendricks Co. are like 10 times higher. A lot of families try to live closer to the wife's work, which only makes since. Greenfield probably still has that small town feel and your within 30-40 minutes of downtown Indy.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Greenfield does have that small town feel. Super convenient to Indy as well

[@kenjohnson765]

I Grew up in Greenfield, In. Love the place.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Ageed!

[@100foldreturn1]

I lived in Greenfield 2 different times and enjoyed it. Greenfield is thriving for sure.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

It's growing and will continue to do so!

[@NoUseForAName0626]

Grew up on the South East side of Indy in beautiful "Historic Irvington" I'm now living in your neighboring town New Palestine.. New Palestine is amazing and I don't see myself ever leaving New Pal.. Its also starting to REALLY Grow!!

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

I agree! New Pal is growing and a very nice place to live

[@NoUseForAName0626]

@LivingInIndianapolis I'm really glad to see the community grow.. At the same time I really, really, hope they don't overdue it and New Pal no longer feels like "New Pal" lol if you know what I mean.. I'll be so bummed if New Pal loses it's "Small Town Feel" and instead feels like back living in the city.. With all the current construction going on and all that's still to come.. it definitely has me a bit worried.

[@billfunk3168]

I always called Fishers new money Carmel old money. Enjoyed your video !

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Thanks!

[@blocke5426]

swear lol. coming from nap thats exactly how we see it

[@coachontheroad]

If you move to Indy you have so many unbelievable options. Any of the surrounding suburbs are great and it really does depend on what works best for your family and how much time are you willing to spend in a car commuting.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

It's true

[@nollm23]

Moved from Fishers to Brownsburg in 2016, the traffic and overdevelopment was too much. I miss the restaurants and amenities, but Brownsburg is much quieter. I liked Fishers when there was more green space.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

I do really like Brownsburg.

[@deannahodge99]

I loved living in Indy, but I hated working in Indy. Living in Zionsville was awesome!! ❤

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Zionsville is a great place to live.

[@blueteamsix]

You're right, Wild Ginger is good sushi. We drive out of our way to eat there.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

We loved it when we lived near it.

[@blueteamsix]

@LivingInIndianapolis you probably remember the waitress Micah, then.

[@Mrsmadison45]

We have our Retirement Ranch in Madison Indiana ❤

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Very nice!

[@BluemanArthur]

I have a home in Masthead but mostly live in Las Vegas.

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Very nice. I like Masthead and that area.

[@blocke5426]

i would love to find a quiet area in indy. im tired of all the city noise. planes, buses, highways, gunshots, sirens, you name it

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

There are quite a few quiet spots in Indy. Nora is nice. Franklin Township can be quiet too

[@KirkDavis-v7q]

I worked in Greenfield nice place but it still seems like a drive to Avon you could move Danville or Avon brownsbirg Plainfield I would think that would be closer

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Agreed. Driving from Greenfield to Avon is a haul

[@BooBooKittyFuzzyBritches]

We've lived on the west side of Plainfield since 2012 & absolutely love it. The schools are fantastic & they are giving our downtown area a glow up. It has a small town feel, but is next to I-70 so you can be downtown in 20-25 minutes. Great parks & walking trails accessible from most neighborhoods. Great place to live! ✌️

[@hueyav8r]

Moved to the area in 1986. Fishers has been a Carmel "want a be" for years.

[@savannahsputnik1663]

It sounds like he is making a push for the “15 minute cities“. Look up long-term transportation plans in cities. Look at what happened to Lahaina on Maui. What other reason was there for this video?

[@roba9309]

Gee...you moved because you wanted to be closer to work. Could have been a 22 second video

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Thanks!

[@TheWilliamc1978]

@@LivingInIndianapolisGreat video and story. Merry Christmas!

[@LivingInIndianapolis]

Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@MelaniaT-r6m]

Maybe even an email?

[@MelaniaT-r6m]

20 year from now the place will be scary. Or it will start to be worn and scary. I love Fishers and Carmel. Great people too!

[@lawrenceohair5347]

Typical real estate salesman. Too bad your wife has to work so you have enough money to live.

[@suzannebeinart4359]

Most households need both spouses to work in order to live a nice life when you have children! Why are you being such a condescending AH?

[@tonymont72]

Ew... kids... gross!

[@robertalsup6959]

Noblesville rocks!