Town
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB+
- HousingA+
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB+
- JobsA+
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$330,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,199
National
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Carmel Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
- Assault9.4282.7
- Murder3.16.1
- Rape9.440.7
- Robbery9.4135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
- Burglary58.7500.1
- Theft717.12,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft70.2284
Residents
Working in Carmel
Jobs
A+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$116,867
National
$55,322Carmel Reviews
268 reviews
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We moved to Carmel from the northeast, and at the time I was wary of moving to Indiana - a state I knew nothing about other than farms. Boy, was I wrong. Carmel is beautiful- sophisticated, charming, kind, innovative and stocked with families all working to create a beautiful life for their kids and themselves. Infrastructure is top notch and well-planned, the homes and neighborhoods are gorgeous and affordable, the area is filled with good, high-paying jobs, the public school facilities are amazing, and quality of teaching and programs offered - both public and community programs- are outstanding. Like another poster said, come visit- you will be amazed! I’ve met so many transplants, and some who moved just after seeing Carmel during a visit with friends. I can’t imagine another city offering the quality of life we have in Carmel, we are so grateful to live here. This city is the poster child of forward-thinking leadership as well as listening to what it’s residents want.
With all things considered, Carmel is the best place to live in Indiana. The city is amazing and very family friendly, the downtown area is great for meeting up with friends, and the parks are so well maintained! I love Carmel because the school system is nationally one of the top in the country, and the community is very tight knit and loving. I give Carmel an 11/10!
I've lived in Carmel for almost 14 years, and I've always felt surrounded by a positive and safe community. I'm not afraid to go outside alone, and I know the city provides a lot of resources for whatever I may need. For instance, the Monon Center is a great recreational center where I've spent many summers. The landscaping is also quite nice, and there is a lot of greenery, so I enjoy walking outside (of course, the roundabouts are hard to get used to at first). I also think the community as a whole is generally very supportive, and I wouldn't be afraid to voice my opinion. I've also been blessed with great educational opportunities in the Carmel Clay school system, and I know the staff tries to support all of their students.