The City of Indy
With a metro area of nearly two million people, Indianapolis is the 2nd
largest city in the Midwest and 14th largest in the U.S. The city has
poured billions of dollars into revitalization and now ranks among the
best downtowns and most livable cities, according to Forbes.
A city of about 850,000, Indy has long been known as a hub for
manufacturing for air‐conditioners, cars and car parts, and more.
However, like most U.S. cities, Indy’s manufacturing industry has
diminished greatly. But, they haven’t given up. In fact, they’ve done just
the opposite. In the last decade, the city has steadily and quietly
become a national center for new technology.
Today, Indianapolis is home to over 150 tech companies, including
Salesforce, Angie’s List, MOBI, and an organization called TechPoint
whose mission is to promote and accelerate the growth of Indiana’s
tech community.
Some of the factors that make Indy attractive for tech companies
include the low cost of living, limited government regulation, and a
steady stream of qualified applicants from several local (and
prestigious) universities. In fact, Indy offers tech workers a much more
affordable life compared to the East and West coasts. For example, a
tech worker earning $100,000 a year in Indianapolis would need to
make $272,891 to have the same standard of living in San Francisco
[bestplaces.net].
