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South Perry

South Perry

Suburban Neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana

Marion County 46227, 46237

$259,077 Average Value
$154 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

A rapidly transforming suburban neighborhood

For decades, Indy’s South Perry neighborhood marked the blending point where Indianapolis ends, and the suburbs begin. With its convenient access to downtown via Interstate 65, it still does. But in the past decade, it has also transformed into one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Indianapolis thanks to the arrival of thousands of Burmese refugees since 2008. South Perry and neighboring Southport have the highest concentration of Chin ethnic group members outside their home state in western Burma. In all, about 10% of the Burmese population in the United States lives in the Indianapolis area. “I think it’s really neat to see how they’ve integrated into our world,” says Bonnie Kane, a decades-long area resident who has volunteered with various organizations that help the Burmese population community transition to life in Indiana.

South Perry is located near to Interstate 65, which offers easy access to Downtown Indianapolis.
South Perry is located near to Interstate 65, which offers easy access to Downtown Indianapolis.
South Perry is a great place to both visit and put down roots long term.
South Perry is a great place to both visit and put down roots long term.
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Busy highways shape neighborhood

South Perry can be a bit noisy outside of its suburban subdivisions. Interstate 65 forms the eastern border, and U.S. Route 31 also cuts through the neighborhood. There’s also ambulance traffic to the Franciscan Health and Ascension St. Vincent medical centers. As in most of Indianapolis, public transportation options are limited. The U.S. 31 and Madison Avenue bus lines run towards downtown in the western half of the neighborhood.

A busy shopping and dining scene with a Burmese flavor

The influence of the neighborhood’s newcomers is unmistakable: there are nearly a dozen restaurants and grocery stores serving noodle and curry dishes, tea salad and other Burmese specialties. These blend in with local favorites like Ale Emporium, which has more than 50 beers on tap to go along with its trademarked Hermanaki wings – a blend of teriyaki and a house-made secret sauce that’s only offered here. The highly regarded Mocha Nut is known for its mochas and friendly atmosphere, but also offers 32-ounce growlers of cold brew for customers on the go. South Perry is also home to the only Costco location on Indy’s south side as well as several shopping centers featuring both local shops and national chains. Greenwood Park Mall, just across County Line Road in Greenwood, is the largest on Indy’s south side with more than 150 stores. In addition, five of the south side’s largest auto dealerships are located on U.S. 31 in South Perry.

South Perry is near to Greenwood Park Mall, a premium destination for shopping.
South Perry is near to Greenwood Park Mall, a premium destination for shopping.
Mocha Nut in South Perry is a great place to get coffee.
Mocha Nut in South Perry is a great place to get coffee.
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Smock Golf Course a local getaway

Smock Golf Course is an 18-hole public layout featuring a driving range, chipping and putting areas, and lessons for both adults and juniors. The course and the neighboring Smock Bark Park are the lone public greenspaces in South Perry. Nearby Perry Park features a pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, and an NHL-sized rink that hosts the South Indy Youth Hockey League.

Smock Golf Course driving range is a great place to practice your swing.
Smock Golf Course driving range is a great place to practice your swing.
South Perry is a great place to play basketball when the weather is nice.
South Perry is a great place to play basketball when the weather is nice.
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South Perry homes built between 1950s-1990s

Homes within South Perry vary from ranch-style homes built in the 1950s and 1960s to brick and vinyl-siding homes built in the 1990s. Home prices range from $155,000-$395,000. There are also condos ranging from $55,000-$309,000 in the neighborhood.

Many South Perry residents live in ranch homes that are full of character and personality.
Many South Perry residents live in ranch homes that are full of character and personality.
Many homes in South Perry are perfectly suited for families of any size.
Many homes in South Perry are perfectly suited for families of any size.
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Southport High has the state's most diverse student population

Students living in South Perry attend Southport High School, which Niche ranks as the most diverse public high school in Indiana and is in the top 5 among Niche’s standout high schools in the state. Southport High receives a B-plus rating from the site. Grade school students in the east half of the neighborhood attend B-plus rated Mary Bryan Elementary, while those on the west side attend B-minus rated Winchester Village Elementary. Those students move on to Southport Sixth Grade Academy (B-plus) and B-rated Southport Middle School.

Winchester Village Elementary School is a public school in Indianapolis.
Winchester Village Elementary School is a public school in Indianapolis.
Southport Middle School in Indianapolis, IN has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
Southport Middle School in Indianapolis, IN has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
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Churches play important community roles

Southport Presbyterian Church has been here since the community’s inception, from its humble origins in settler Jacob Smock’s log cabin in 1826 to its present sprawling sanctuary next to I-65. “We welcome everybody, any time,” says Kane, a congregation member since 1976. The church’s annual Easter Egg hunt is among the events open to the community, and so is its daycare center. On the west side of South Perry, the Indiana Chin Baptist Church offers English- and Hakha Chin-language services.

Southport Presbyterian Christian School
Southport Presbyterian Christian School
Southport Presbyterian Christian School building in South Perry.
Southport Presbyterian Christian School building in South Perry.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Indianapolis International

33 min drive

Bus

Emerson Ave & Heathwood Dr

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Madison Ave & Greentree St

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Madison Ave & Brewer Dr

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Emerson Ave & Stop 11 Rd

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Emerson Ave & County Line Rd - Kroger

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Shelby St & Front Royal Dr

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Madison Ave & Stop 12 Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime South Perry US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$247,500
Median Single Family Price
$264,200
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$129,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$154
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Last 12 months Home Sales
185
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$254,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,456
Median Year Built
1984
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,764
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,274
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,175
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
25,200
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,033
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,286

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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