Indiana

Indiana Relocation Information

Indiana is bounded on the north by Lake Michigan and the state of Michigan; on the east by Ohio; on the south by Kentucky, with which it shares the Ohio River as a border; and on the west by Illinois. Indiana is one of the Great Lakes states.

Indiana is the 38th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 6.1 million is tghe 14th most populous state. Major industries include agriculture (corn, soybeans, wheat), manufacturing, mining (coal, limestone), and steel-making. Indiana is a word that refers to the local Indians.

Indiana has several state taxes, including a flat rate personal income tax of 3.4 percent, a state sales tax, and property taxes.

State Capital: Indianapolis
State Motto: "The Crossroads of America"
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Peony
State Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away," by Paul Dresser
State Tree: Tulip tree
State Stone: Salem limestone

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 36
Lowest Overall Taxes: 33
Best Environment for Education: 26
Lowest Crime: 24

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

IN	South Bend	$174,000
IN	Indianapolis	$194,333
IN	Fort Wayne	$216,650
IN	Muncie	$144,250

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

Fishers

In addition to the capital, Indianapolis, other cities in Indiana include, Bloomington, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Gary, and South Bend.

If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.

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