Meridian Hills, Indiana
Meridian Hills is a town of 1,767 people in Marion County, Indiana, founded in 1937.
Why visit Meridian Hills
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Vogue, Butler University, Aston Inn and Broad Ripple Firehouse-Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 27 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Meridian Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Meridian Hills
Meridian Hills is a town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, about 8 miles (13 km) north of downtown Indianapolis. It had a population of 1,774 at the 2020 census, up from 1,616 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Meridian Hills, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
The Vogue
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Historic movie theater now a dance club and venue for live music & other entertainment.
6259 North College Avenue, Indianapolis
Butler University
School · 3.4 mi
Private university in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Aston Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic inn in Indiana, United States
Broad Ripple Firehouse-Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Forest Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Foster Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Marion County, Indiana
Hinkle Fieldhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic indoor arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Hiram A. Haverstick Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Joseph J. Cole, Jr., House and 1925 Cole Brouette No. 70611
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Marion County Bridge 0501F
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
North Meridian Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Indianapolis, Indiana
Oliver Johnson's Woods Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Indianapolis
Town of Crows Nest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Joseph J. Bingham Indianapolis Public School No. 84
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Art’s Center Canoe Launch
Park · 1.0 mi
Located next to the Indianapolis Art’s Center in Broad Ripple, this location features a small parking lot and access to the White River.
900 East 67th Street, Indianapolis
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes46
Average Joe's
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
Sports bar with food, drinks, and pool.
814 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis
The Health Club Taproom & Cafe by We(ed) the People
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
6420 Cornell Avenue, Indianapolis
Tu 14:00-21:00; We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Union Jack Pub
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
921 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 10:00-22:00
The Egyptian Cafe & Hookah Bar
Cafe · Egyptian · 1.4 mi
6265 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis
Canal Bistro
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
6349 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 09:00-22:00, Su 09:00-21:00
Captain Sushi
Restaurant · Asian · 1.4 mi
6253 North College Avenue, Indianapolis
HoiTea ToiTea Indianapolis
Cafe · Tea, Breakfast, Comfort Food · 1.4 mi
6283 North College Avenue, Indianapolis
34 more on the map.
History
Residential construction began in the town in the early 1920s, and Meridian Hills Country Club opened in 1923; however, the town did not incorporate until 1937. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is part of Indianapolis, while still retaining a town government under IC 36-3-2-5. The town has the authority to levy taxes and pass ordinances, as well as appointing town police officers.
Meridian Hills remains a wooded residential enclave for the wealthy and upper-middle class.
From the History section of Meridian Hills, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Second Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
7700 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
6501 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
Place of worship · Orthodox · 1.0 mi
6939 Hoover Road, Indianapolis
Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 1.5 mi
655 East 62nd Street, Indianapolis
Saint Luke Catholic Church
Church · 0.4 mi
7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Park Tudor School
School · 0.5 mi
North College Avenue, Meridian Hills
Believe Circle City High School
School · 5.8 mi
2540 North Capitol Ave, Indianapolis
Healthcare2
IU Health Urgent Care - Broad Ripple
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1036 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis
Map of Meridian Hills
142 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 2.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.2 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Castleton 2 S (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marion County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Carmel 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Speedway 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Lawrence 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Westfield 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Clermont 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Fishers 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Zionsville 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Noblesville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Brownsburg 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Meridian Hills historical marker, ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broad Ripple Firehouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stone house in Crows Nest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph J. Cole, Jr., House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Forest Hills Historic District in Indianapolis, Nyttend, Public domain
- Park Avenue in Oliver Johnson's Woods, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hiram A. Haverstick Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aston Inn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hinklefieldhouse5, Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marion County Bridge 0501F, Nyttend, Public domain
- 4400 block of N. Meridian, Indianapolis, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph J. Bingham Indianapolis Public School No. 84, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aerial view of the Butler University campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- MSUMC 2006-10-08, Rogerd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rhodotus palmatus 90688627, askalotl, CC0
- Second Presbyterian Church, Indy (2680431295), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Foster Hall at Park Tudor School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Indiana School for the Blind historical marker, ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indianapolis Arts Center (3501868319), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Indiana School for the blind in 2020 under construction, ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williams Creek, ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williams Creek Indiana Welcome Race Fans, ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fine!! bee this shy and hide (3514089706), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Four petals - Pansy (3511576989), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lamprocapnos spectabilis (3511522127), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Une Passante (3513311827), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stars sprinkled petals (3511236623), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Why are you folded? dear petal! (3505140249), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The heart of a tulip (3498795247), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Indianapolis Art Center front entrance exterior, Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Something flower (3675522817), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The trestle, now full of bicyclists and joggers, Erica Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Indianapolis Monon Trail Trestle over White River, Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Indianapolis Monon Trail Trestle, Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Shaded Indianapolis Monon Trail with Fence, Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Shaded Indianapolis Monon Trail, Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Mist in my backyard - i (2341701435), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Flower Close Up (2426265409), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Turdus migratorius in an Indianapolis backyard, Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Hastas breaking through (2427078778), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
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