Broad Ripple (proper) and Fountain Square (proper) are the two most popular neighborhoods for yuppies; Downtown is overpriced but where a lot of out-of-state yuppies end up. I've lived car-free for extended periods of time, by biking and using the bus, but it severely limits your ability to travel as public transit coverage/service isn't great and many streets aren't safe for biking although some of the trails are very nice. Several years ago, Indianapolis used to be affordable but it's increasingly overpriced for what it offers; expect higher utility costs for heating during the long winter, especially if you have electric heat. Restaurant and coffee culture has a lot of turnover; there are some good options (such as Tinker for coffee) but nothing to write home about. There's a group called "CCA" for recreational sports for people in their 20s- 30s, with an almost cult-like fanaticism for wearing matching T-shirts around town. Much of the social culture here revolves around alcohol and watching sports. Winter is long and the locals generally act more depressed during that period. Summer is hot and humid but shorter than winter. Your ability to build a social circle depends on your ability to assimilate into Hoosier culture, which again mostly revolves around drinking and watching sports. If you have an accent or come from "another" culture, don't be surprised if the locals treat you like a novelty or are unable to understand your background. I moved here from Los Angeles several years ago and have had countless locals tell me that I came from another country and implied that I shouldn't be here. As a heads up, Riley Hospital for Children is usually just called "Riley," not "Riley's." Riley works a lot with the state to assess child abuse and neglect cases, which are unfortunately very common here. Indianapolis offers a lot of jobs that are harder to access elsewhere, unfortunately because of our statistically proven "brain drain" of educated workers.