Indiana is known as the "Hoosier State" and it's often referred to as the "Crossroads of America." The state has an area of 36,291 square miles. Indiana comprises 12 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), 28 Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSA) , and one combined statistical area (CSA). Famous cities in Indiana include Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend and Bloomington.

The state is also known for manufacturing automobiles and trucks thanks to its diverse automobile industry. Other industries include health care equipment, pharmaceuticals and tourism. The state economy has been growing at a rate of four percent per year since 2001. In 2011 the GDP amounted to $197.2 Billion.

Indiana is located in the midwestern region of the United States and Great Lakes. Indiana has a population density of 194 people per square mile, ranking as the 38th most densely populated state in the United States. 

There are an estimated 6,483,802 people currently living in Indiana. The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis and the largest city is Indianapolis with a population of 829,513 people residing there as of 2013. 

The Indianapolis metropolitan area has a population of approximately 1.7 million. In 2012 Indiana had an estimated labor force of 3 million workers with 17% being unemployed according to data from the Bureau Of Labor Statistics. 

The region's workforce makes up about 27 percent of its total gross domestic product at $238 billion a year, earning it the 17th rank among US states. The manufacturing industry in Indiana makes up 13 percent of its total economy at $31 billion annually, making it the state's largest industry according to data from the Bureau Of Economic Analysis.

⁠Ethnicity
The ethnic composition is estimated at 90% white, 6% black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino (any race), 1% Asian Indian and 1/2% each Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. 

Indiana has one of the largest Hoosier populations at 5.5 million people identifying as having ancestry from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, or anyplace else in that region according to 2010 census data. In addition, an estimated 1 million people are living in the state who list their ancestry from Poland and Germany, making up about 3% combined of Indiana's total population. Indiana modular homes can be best suited for new couples and families who are looking for good, community-centric places.

⁠Average per capita income
The median household income is $44,616 compared to a national average of $53,046 while the poverty rate is 14% compared to a national average of 13%. Of families with children under 18 years old, 31% were married couples living together and 22% were single mothers as reported by 2012 Census Bureau estimates.

Indiana's lowest recorded temperature is −36 °F (−38.9 °C), on January 13, 1994 at New Whiteland, while the highest recorded temperature is 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on July 14, 1936 at Collegeville. A new state record of 118 °F was set on August 6, 1983 at Collegeville. The growing season typically spans from 155 days in the north to 185 days in the south. April and May are transitional months and vary slightly across the state. 

Precipitation generally increases in tandem with total rainfall falling by east to west gradient; Lake effect snow accounts for roughly half of the annual precipitation east of the Blue River basin, while thunderstorms contribute most of the rainfall in the summer months

Indiana's lowest recorded temperature is −36 °F (−38.9 °C), on January 13, 1994 at New Whiteland, while the highest recorded temperature is 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on July 14, 1936 at Collegeville. A new state record of 118 °F was set on August 6, 1983 at Collegeville. The growing season typically spans from 155 days in the north to 185 days in the south. April and May are transitional months and vary slightly across the state. 

Precipitation generally increases in tandem with total rainfall falling by east to west gradient; Lake effect snow accounts for roughly half of the annual precipitation east of the Blue River basin, while thunderstorms contribute most of the rainfall in the summer months.

⁠Average temperature
In southwest Indiana, the average annual temperature is 62 °F (16–17 °C). In the northwest and north central sections of the state it is 56 °F (13–14 °C) and in the far south section it's 63 °F (17–18 °C). Annual precipitation decreases from east to west from about 40 inches in the lower eastern section of the state to 25 inches in the western sections. 

Temperatures in winter range from an average low below zero (−17.8 °C) in northern Indiana to an average high above freezing in southern Indiana which gives a growing season of 164 days at 80 °F (27–28 C) across most of the state with 151 days at 75 °F (24 C) in the northwest.

The average annual precipitation for the state is about 40 inches (1016 mm). Temperatures in summer range from an average low of around 83 °F (28 C) in northern Indiana to an average high of 96 °F (36–37 C) in southern Indiana. The growing season across the state lasts close to 180 days with over 1,720 hours of sunlight per year on average.

Indiana's natural vegetation originally consisted mainly of prairie and grassland interrupted by oak savannas and barrens, although much of these habitats have been affected negatively by agriculture and other development, especially in the southern portion of the state where soil erosion has eroded once-valuable topsoil.

In Indiana, there are many different colleges and high schools to choose from. If you're looking for a good education system, you should check out the colleges and high schools near you. Some of the best colleges in the state are Indiana University, Purdue University, and Ball State University. And if you're looking for a great high school, try The Lawrence North High School or Carmel High School. They both have excellent reputations and offer a lot of opportunities for students. 

There are a lot of options for education after high school. You could go to a 4-year college, or you could go to a trade school. A lot of people think that trade schools are just for people who can't get into college, but that's not true. If you're interested in a specific trade, like carpentry or welding, then a trade school might be the best option for you. 

Further, there are a lot of vocational schools in Indiana, and they offer programs in everything from construction to information technology. So if you're looking for an affordable way to get trained in a specific profession, check out the vocational schools in Indiana. You won't regret it!

⁠Colleges
Indiana is known as the Hoosier State because of its strong history with education. The largest educational institution in Indiana, IUPUI (Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis) has over 40 thousand students and offers programs for both undergraduate students or graduate degrees like MBA at one campus location! 

There are also other universities that were founded much earlier such as ISU - Evansville which opened up shop just last year while Purdue went through some major changes throughout its existence but still managed to stay loyal by keeping everything original. 

Indiana's community colleges are a major institution in the state, serving nearly 200k students each year. The Ivy Tech system has agreed to take on most of these graduates as they shift from 2-year degrees back towards Associates & Bachelors' level programs!

Some of the important factors to consider while investing in real estate:

Job and population growth: If these numbers are increasing, it means that there is demand for housing. Thus, you can expect high occupancy rates and good tenant retention rates. This will ultimately translate into higher returns on your investment property.

⁠Small businesses in the region
The presence of small businesses means there is a healthy economic environment in which your rental property will operate. You can expect higher demand for housing, low vacancy rates and good tenant retention levels.

⁠Taxes
Lower taxes mean greater returns on your investment property. It can also allow you to offer rents that are lower than the average market rates, and still maintain good tenant retention levels.

⁠School quality
If you want your investment property to be occupied by families with children, choose an area that has better schools; it will be able to attract such tenants. On the other hand, if you prefer single people as tenants, then this factor does not really matter.

⁠Lifestyle amenities
If you are investing in property near a city center, it will be able to attract families who can pay higher rents. The same is true about commercial areas, which benefits your investment property if it is located close to this kind of infrastructure.

⁠Cost of living
Lower cost of living means that people will not have to fork out a lot of money to live there. It will translate into higher disposable income, which can be used to pay higher rents.

Landlord-friendly laws: If the region has legislation that protects landlords and favors property owners, it means that your investment property is going to have a high occupancy rate and good tenant retention levels.

⁠Conclusion
It is a good idea to either buy land or houses in Indiana state because they are affordable and come with low property taxes.  You can also build houses on your own if you have enough money to be able to afford them.

It is also cheaper to buy land in Indiana than it is to buy land in little cities or towns. You can earn money by either reselling your houses after you are done using them, renting them out, or just keeping the house for yourself and living in it.

However, if you don't have enough money to afford something like that, you should probably just stick to renting an apartment or a house. You can also buy land in other states sometimes because they are more affordable than properties here in Indiana.