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Carmel
  • Town in Indiana
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Indianapolis

Carmel

#1 in Best Places to Live in Indiana
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Carmel is a town in Indiana with a population of 98,137. Carmel is in Hamilton County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in Carmel offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Carmel there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Carmel and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Carmel are highly rated.
    About Carmel...
    Population
    98,137
    Town near
    Indianapolis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $372,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,348
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Carmel Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      29
      282.7
    • Murder
      1
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      36.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      556.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      56.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Carmel

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $119,772
    National
    $69,021
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