Why Live in Indian Heights
Indian Heights was developed in the late 1950s and is known for its ranch-style houses, suburban atmosphere and looping, sidewalk-lined streets. Located 6 miles south of Kokomo's city center, it features two well-maintained neighborhood green spaces, Mendota Park and Mohawk Park, which both feature playgrounds and athletic fields. Jackson Morrow Park, a short drive away, offers additional recreation options, including trails, a skatepark and the Kirkendall Interpretive Nature Center. The City of Firsts Adventure Park, open on weekends, provides go-karting, mini-golf and batting cages. The neighborhood is included on the Kokomo City Trolley Red Line, making it accessible despite its car-centric origins. Local dining options include Scoops Ice Cream, Cone Palace and Gabe's Pizza, while groceries can be found at the nearby Dollar General, Sunspot Natural Market and Kroger. Housing in Indian Heights is uniform, with homes featuring a mix of attached and unattached garages, carports, and driveways. Properties usually sell for between $65,000 and $175,000. The neighborhood is part of the Taylor Community School Corporation, with Taylor Elementary, Middle and High Schools serving local students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indian Heights a good place to live?
Indian Heights is a good place to live. Indian Heights is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Indian Heights is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Indian Heights has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.1 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $63,402 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 7.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Indian Heights are home owners, with 31.3% of residents renting and 68.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Indian Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Indian Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Indian Heights, IN a safe neighborhood?
Indian Heights, IN is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Indian Heights?
The median home price in Indian Heights is $148,400. If you put a 20% down payment of $29,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $740 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $32K a year to afford the median home price in Indian Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Indian Heights is $63K.
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Home Trends in Indian Heights, IN
On average, homes in Indian Heights, Kokomo sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Indian Heights, Kokomo over the last 12 months is $142,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$142,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$142,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$116
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
47
Median List Price
$148,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%