What's inside
The plant, in plain terms
Amazon is investing more than $100 million to open a 585,000-square-foot advanced-manufacturing facility at 1175 Collins Road in Greenwood, just east of Interstate 65 — across from its existing fulfillment operation. The plant will build products that support Amazon's fulfillment and robotics network, combining fabrication, robotic welding, automated powder coating, and assembly under one roof. It's expected to create about 300 skilled roles and launch by the end of 2028.
The new positions run across the manufacturing floor and the engineering office: CNC operators, welders, powder-coating technicians, and assemblers alongside manufacturing engineers, quality-assurance specialists, controls engineers, and program managers. The average salary is reported near $100,000 a year — well above the regional average — which reshapes what's affordable for a lot of new hires.
Who's actually relocating
Being honest about this matters. A share of these jobs will be filled from central Indiana's deep manufacturing talent pool — those hires are moving within the region, not across the country. The buyers relocating from out of state tend to be the engineering and program-management roles.
Either way, the housing questions are the same: which neighborhood, which school district, and how far from the plant. This guide is built for both — the transferee flying in from another state and the local hire finally buying closer to work.
Where to live & the commute
The plant's location just off I-65 is a genuine advantage: much of Greenwood puts you within a short, predictable drive to work, and downtown Indianapolis is only about 15–20 minutes north on the interstate. A few ways people frame the choice:
- Shortest commute: neighborhoods in eastern and central Greenwood near the I-65 corridor keep you closest to 1175 Collins Road.
- Newer homes, a little more space: the southern subdivisions toward Whiteland trade a few minutes of drive for newer construction and more square footage.
- Established, central living: the older core of Greenwood puts shopping, dining, and parks minutes away, with easy highway access.
Greenwood balances suburban growth with a real community feel — parks, trails, the Greenwood Park Mall, and family amenities like the Freedom Springs aquatic center — while staying meaningfully more affordable than the north-side suburbs of Carmel and Fishers.
Schools in one paragraph
Greenwood is unusual in that three public districts — Center Grove (top-ranked, highest demand), Greenwood Community (established and central), and Clark-Pleasant (newer construction around Whiteland) — each serve different parts of the city, and the boundaries don't follow the map you'd guess. If you have kids, choose the district before the house. It's the decision that quietly drives everything else, and it's worth getting local help to confirm the exact boundary for any address you're considering.
What it costs to live here
Greenwood homes generally range from the $250s for starter and ranch homes in established neighborhoods to the upper $450s for newer construction and larger executive-style homes. On a household earning near $100,000, that puts a comfortable range of options genuinely within reach:
| Price band | What it typically buys |
|---|---|
| $250s–$300s | Starter & ranch homes in established areas — a strong first purchase on a single manufacturing income. |
| $300s–$400s | Family homes and newer two-stories — the sweet spot for most relocating engineers and program managers. |
| $400s–$450s+ | Newer construction and executive-style homes, often in the most sought-after district lines. |
If you're moving from a higher-cost metro, the math usually surprises people in a good way. And if your role qualifies for Amazon's education benefits like Career Choice, that's worth factoring into your family's longer-term plans too.
How the move works
A relocation is a project with a deadline. Run it like one and it stays calm; wing it and it gets expensive. The sequence I use with relocating buyers:
- Consult first. Map your start date, budget, commute tolerance, and school needs — and review whatever relocation benefits your employer offers.
- Line up financing. Get pre-approved with a lender who understands new-hire and transferee situations before you tour.
- Match the district & neighborhood. Narrow to the right boundaries first so you shop with focus, not overwhelm.
- Tour efficiently. In person or by video for out-of-state buyers — often built around a single well-planned trip.
- Offer, close, and settle in. Negotiation, a closing timed to your start date, then the local handoff — movers, utilities, orientation.
Common questions
When will hiring for the Greenwood plant start?
Amazon has said the facility is expected to launch by the end of 2028, and hiring typically ramps in the period leading up to that. Engineering and management roles often come first, with floor roles staffing closer to launch.
Should I rent first or buy right away?
It depends on your certainty and timeline. Some transferees rent for a season to learn the area; others buy immediately to lock in a home and a district. A consult sorts out which is smarter for your situation.
How far is the plant from downtown Indianapolis?
Roughly 15–20 minutes north on I-65 under normal conditions, which is part of why Greenwood is such a practical home base.
Is Greenwood a good place for families?
It's one of the most popular family destinations south of Indianapolis — strong schools, low crime relative to state and national averages, parks and trails, and a lower cost of living than the north-side suburbs.