The Town FilesHomecroft, Indiana
Town in Marion County · population 752 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,600
- Household income
- $78,942
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 43.7
Homecroft is a town of 752 people in Marion County, Indiana. The median home is worth $231,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks hipper than 98% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 92% of Indiana towns.
How Homecroft ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homecroft is worth $231,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $78,942, which is more affordable than 29% of Indiana towns. 97.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homecroft | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $78,942 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 97.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Homecroft
| People | Homecroft | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Homecroft
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 44.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.5 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homecroft since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 14, 1972 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 192 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 625,533 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,163 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Homecroft itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Towns near Homecroft
- Southport, IN1.0 mi · 2,123 people · home $206,300
- Beech Grove, IN4.0 mi · 14,717 people · home $182,600
- Greenwood, IN4.8 mi · 63,830 people · home $276,100
- Indianapolis, IN7.4 mi · 887,642 people · home $224,800
- New Whiteland, IN7.6 mi · 5,550 people · home $211,800
- Whiteland, IN8.5 mi · 4,599 people · home $232,100
- Warren Park, IN8.9 mi · 1,490 people · home $185,800
- Bargersville, IN9.6 mi · 9,560 people · home $438,900
Homecroft questions
Is Homecroft, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homecroft scores better for retirees than 67% of Indiana towns and quieter than 39%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Homecroft?
The median owner-occupied home in Homecroft is valued at $231,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,942, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Homecroft?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.5 inches of snow.
Does Homecroft get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homecroft since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 14, 1972. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)