RANK #576 / 1001 NAT · #22 / 28 IN · POP 183,344
1YR FORECAST: +0.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +27%
Brownsburg, often called the "Racing Capital of the World" due to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, stands out in Hendricks County, Indiana. Located directly west of Indianapolis, the county offers a suburban and rural feel, with towns like Avon, Plainfield, and Danville each having their own character. Commuting to Indianapolis is generally convenient, taking about 20-30 minutes from the larger towns. The county provides various outdoor recreation opportunities, including numerous parks, trails for hiking and biking, and nature preserves like McCloud Nature Park.
Life in Hendricks County is often described as family-oriented, with highly rated public schools being a significant draw. The community is known for being friendly and active in local events. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in commercial and residential development. Key sectors attracting investment include logistics, data centers, energy, and industrial operations, benefiting from the county's transportation infrastructure, including interstates and proximity to the Indianapolis International Airport. Public transportation options, such as the Plainfield Connector, also support commuting to major employment centers.
Hendricks County is one of 110 U.S. counties in this market profile — near the profile average on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +1.0% runs below the profile's typical +2.4%.
See all 110 Educated Suburban Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Harsh climate or flat terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 12.6x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Vantage Data Centers - Pittsboro Campus
Vantage Data Centers
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$1,000M | Planned |
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Plainfield Mixed-Use Complex
Unknown
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$300M | Under Construction |
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Walnut Hills Wind Project
Cordelio Power
|
$200M | Proposed |
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Apple Distribution Center
Apple (operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain)
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$100M | Operating |
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Hendricks County Economic Development Projects (EDIT Capital Improvement Plan)
Hendricks County
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$25M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Hendricks County scores 42/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#576). Median household income is $101,144 and job growth is running at +0.3%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Hendricks County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $307,600 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.33, with rents averaging $1,436/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Hendricks County's population is growing — up +2.2% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.3%). Home values shifted +1.0% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
In significant numbers — 5.49% of Hendricks County's current population relocated from another state, well above the national norm. That level of in-migration usually signals a county where jobs, affordability, or quality of life are pulling people in from elsewhere.