Anderson
- Town in Indiana
Town
Anderson
- grade C+Overall Grade
- Town in Indiana
- Rating 3.13 out of 5 182 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade C
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$84,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$814
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault271.1national 282.7
- Murder12.7national 6.1
- Rape94.6national 40.7
- Robbery107.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary440.3national 500.1
- Theft2,003.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft456.7national 284
Residents
Working in Anderson
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$40,632
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Anderson
Top Private Schools Near Anderson
- grade B
Liberty Christian School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 57 reviews
- grade B
Indiana Christian Academy
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade B minus
Heritage Hall Christian School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade B+
Anderson Christian School
- Rating 3.2 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
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Anderson Reviews
Rating 3.13 out of 5 182 reviews
I have lived in Anderson since about early-mid February of this year (2023). I definitely like living here. It isn't what most younger people would enjoy in a town, it doesn't have a lot of clubs, bars, huge shopping centers, but it does have what one needs in a close proximity. Meijer is definitely my favorite shopping center as someone who has only experienced shopping at Walmarts and the like. The locals are really friendly and personable, I've yet to have a bad experience with anyone. I do notice the town at least attempting to fix up the run down parts, the current mayor appears to be a doing a good job at fixing the roads and trying to bring in more job locations such as new restaurants and a large effort in building a loving community. My mental health has drastically improved here and I've even received exceptionally better medical care! I think if things keep going up and getting better in this town, I would be perfectly happy staying here the rest of my life.
Anderson was once a bustling city until the removal of their car factory, known as General Motors. Recently, the population has been declining and there are fewer jobs available for residents. However, many people remain local. A lot of residents are transferring to nearby cities with more job opportunities. Recently, the Mayor Broderick has been investing in the city including increased job opportunities, new businesses, and more experiences for residents. Though, these investments are not set to take place until 2024. I am supportive of the new opportunities offered to residents. Furthermore, there are food desserts that exist especially on the West side of Anderson. Recently, two companies came together to open a hardware store and grocery store in a food dessert. I would like to see new business, job opportunities, and experiences continued to be offered in Anderson. In addition, I am supportive of more businesses joining the Anderson community.
My favorite thing about Anderson is the Anderson public library. It's a really nice building with lots of different services to enjoy. Another thing I love about Anderson is their parks which they've improved a lot. There are also a lot of community services such as the farmer's market, an adult high school called the Excel Center, and free canoeing at a local park. Some parks have even added little free libraries and toy boxes that offer kids toys to play with at the park. Still, I do think that there is a lot that Anderson still needs to improve upon. For instance, it would be nice if the streets were more accessible to bikes and pedestrians. A lot of the sidewalks are in poor condition, there are very few bike lanes available, and almost no crosswalks. However, the main area where they need improvement is in diminishing their crime. Overall, while Anderson does have several drawbacks which keep people away, it also has a lot of good to offer and its made great strides in improving.