Butler-Tarkington

Indianapolis, IN

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Butler-Tarkington - Indianapolis, IN

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Enjoy peaceful suburban living near major Indianapolis attractions

Suburban Scenic Convenient Riverside Historic Active Affordable

Located on the north side of Indianapolis, Butler-Tarkington takes its name from the local Butler University and the writer Booth Tarkington. Nestled alongside the White River, Butler-Tarkington is lush with trees and full of recreational opportunities. Butler-Tarkington is convenient to Holliday Park, Broad Ripple Park, Indiana State Fairgrounds, and a host of golf courses.

Butler-Tarkington is just minutes away from ample shopping at the expansive Glendale Town Center. Major Indianapolis attractions are also nearby Butler-Tarkington, including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Getting around from Butler-Tarkington is easy with convenience to I-65 and Indianapolis International Airport.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium
  • Oldfields Gardens
  • Holliday Park and Nature Center
  • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
  • White River Trail

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Indianapolis International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.