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Hendricks County
  • County in Indiana

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Housing
    grade A+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade A
  7. Weather
    grade C+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade C

editorial

Hendricks County is located in Indiana with a population of 172,100. Hendricks County is one of the best places to live in Indiana. In Hendricks County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hendricks County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hendricks County are highly rated.

About

Population
172,100

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$220,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,159
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    22%
  • Own
    78%
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Hendricks County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    221
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    7.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    17.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    151.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,546.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    170.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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