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Literally meaning "Land of the Indians", Indiana is bounded on the north by Lake Michigan and the state of Michigan; on the east by Ohio; on the south by Kentucky, and on the west by Illinois.

Indiana's economy thrives on a contrasting mix of big industry manufacturing (centered along its 41-mile long Lake Michigan waterfront), as well as agriculture in which Indiana plays a leading role among farming states with corn the principal crop.

The burgeoning population of the state's northwest corner is tied closely to the Chicago metropolitan area, effectively serving as commuter suburbs to the midwest's largest city.

• Demographics : (Indiana Census Data)
  Major cities: Indianapolis (capital), Fort Wayne, Evansville, Bloomington, Gary
  Population : 6,313,520
  White : 88.6%
  Black, African American : 8.8%
  Hispanic : 4.5%
  High school graduates : 82.1%
  Bachelor's degree or higher : 19.4%
  Average household income: $43,217
  
  
• Crime : see Indiana Crime Statistics
  
  
• Cost of Living: Compared to the rest of the country, Indiana's cost of living is almost 18% lower than the U.S. average.
  
  
• Property Taxes : Indiana Tax Climate - Comparitively expensive, with per capita property tax collection totaling $975, ranking 26th highest nationally.
  
  
• Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Indiana Real Estate
  Home ownership rate : 71.4%
  Average home price: $100,302
  Average travel time to work : 23 minutes
  
  
• Schools : see Indiana State Board of Education
  
  
• Weather : Typically cold in winter and warm & humid in summer, Indiana's winter forecasts are often effected by lake effect snowstorms off Lake Michigan.
  

More about moving to Indiana around the Web:

InContext - New & archived reports & features on Indiana economic growth, with trends & statistics on population growth, wages, educational attainment and related census data.

Indiana City Data Forum - Active message boards with discussions on pros and cons of relocating to Indiana featuring Q&A on job hunting, housing & real estate in Indianapolis, Muncie, Fort Wayne and other cities & towns throughout the state.

Indianapolis Board of Realtors - Searchable database of approved real estate agencies, comparison information on neighborhoods & communites in central Indiana, relocation checklists, and related resources.

Moving to Fort Wayne - Links & contact information to Fort Wayne relocation packets, recommended real estate agents, apartment rentals, healthcare & hospitals, churches, pet care, automotive repair.

Indiana Schools - Search and compare top K-12 schools throughout the state by location or school district.

Welcome to Indiana Churches - Browse information & contact details of churches by denomination in an A-Z list of Indiana towns & cities.

Indiana Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:

• Indianapolis : IndyStar
• Fort Wayne : Journal Gazette
• Bloomington : Herald Times

also see -> Indiana Beaches | Indiana Eviction Laws

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