What is the population of Homecroft, Indiana?

Homecroft has a population of approximately 854 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Homecroft, Indiana located?

Homecroft is located in Indiana, United States, at approximate coordinates 39.6696°, -86.1312°.

What is the median household income in Homecroft?

The median household income in Homecroft is approximately $78,942 based on the most recent open data.

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Homecroft

Total population

854

Median home value

$231,600

44.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$78,942

Homecroft$79k

National$74k

Elevation231 m

Land area0.63 km²

Weather68°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers

Coordinates39.67°, -86.13°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

231 m

Area

0.63 km²

Official website

www.townofhomecroftin.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Homecroft is a town in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 752 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1949, it has existed as an included town since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is part of Indianapolis, but retains a functioning town government under IC 36-3-1-11.

History & geography

History

Homecroft began in 1923 when Frank Gates and his son Oliver bought and, after working with the Works Progress Administration in the early 1930s to install storm sewers to drain the swampy area, started selling lots on . The development's location close to the interurban line in the 1930s and 1940s, and, as the automobile became prominent, to Madison Avenue in the 1950s and 1960s, made it popular for prospective suburban homeowners. The town was incorporated in 1949. Two additional sections of and , respectively, were developed in the early 1950s. The town was designed to be exclusively residential, although a few commercial establishments have been built along Madison Avenue. A large portion of the town has been recognized on the National Register of Historic Places as the Homecroft Historic District.

Geography

Homecroft is located in southern Marion County. It is bounded roughly by Banta Road, the Louisville and Indiana Railroad tracks, Tulip Drive and Shelby Street. The town of Southport borders the south side of Homecroft. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Homecroft has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

43.7

Median home value

$231,600

Housing units

371

Poverty rate

Unemployment

1.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

85.8%

Black

1.5%

Asian

4.8%

Hispanic

5.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

39.6696

Longitude

-86.1312

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

68°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Tonight

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday

69°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday Night

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wednesday

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wednesday Night

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Homecroft, IN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.3%

Diabetes

8.3%

Adult obesity

30.6%

Binge drinking

21.6%

Adult smoking

10.4%

No leisure activity

15.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

326,519

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
13,800
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
13,767
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
12,533
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
11,529
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
10,982
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
10,618
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
9,170
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
8,929

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

124

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Franklin Central High School
High · Indianapolis · 3,319 students · 21:1 ratio
Arsenal Technical High School
High · Indianapolis · 2,366 students · 17.4:1 ratio
Southport High School
High · Indianapolis · 2,355 students · 17.6:1 ratio
Perry Meridian High School
High · Indianapolis · 2,350 students · 18.8:1 ratio
Decatur Central High School
High · Indianapolis · 2,039 students · 16.3:1 ratio
Franklin Central Junior High
Middle · Indianapolis · 1,711 students · 20.4:1 ratio
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Middle · Indianapolis · 1,296 students · 19.9:1 ratio
Perry Meridian Middle School
Middle · Indianapolis · 1,292 students · 16.1:1 ratio