NEIGHBORHOOD
Far Eastside
Indiana · Indianapolis · 64,735 residents · 18.5 sq mi
The short version
Far Eastside is a neighborhood of 64,735 people in Indianapolis. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 32.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $154,052. 53% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 3,494 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Far Eastside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
64,735
Population density
3,494 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
18.5 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,655
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,242
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
Retail trade12.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Other services5.2%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$154,052
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,088
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.64 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic23%(14,863)
Black50.6%(32,774)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(12,067)
Asian0.7%(483)
Other7%(4,548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23%(14,863)
Black50.6%(32,774)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(12,067)
Asian0.7%(483)
Other7%(4,548)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
13.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 64,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $54,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $154,052, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.
How educated are people in Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 20.5% of people in Far Eastside, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024