Carmel
- Town in Indiana
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Carmel
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Town in Indiana
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 287 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade A+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade A+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$352,400
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,247
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Carmel Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault19.4national 282.7
- Murder1national 6.1
- Rape14.5national 40.7
- Robbery14.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary37.8national 500.1
- Theft492.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft56.3national 284
Residents
Working in Carmel
Jobs
grade A+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$115,109
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Carmel
Top Private Schools Near Carmel
- grade A+
Park Tudor School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 84 reviews
- grade A+
International School of Indiana
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 84 reviews
- grade A+
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 124 reviews
- grade A+
Cathedral High School
- Rating 4.38 out of 5 212 reviews
- grade A+
University High School of Indiana
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 60 reviews
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Carmel Reviews
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I’ve lived many places as an adult and my wife and I chose Carmel as the place to raise our family. Our initial exposure was visiting friends that had recently relocated here from California. I’ve never been anywhere that has the combination of great neighborhoods , amazing schools, outstanding athletic programs, quality restaurants all in a safe and affordable environment. I’m convinced that this is the best place to raise a family in the country!
Admittedly, we’ve recently noticed the school board adopting more liberal policies and it appears to be proactively recruiting left leaning board members. We left our prior community in suburban Connecticut for this reason as the schools started to decline so we are particularly sensitive to this. That said, I believe the community as a whole is conservative and won’t allow this bent to ruin a good thing.
I would highly recommend this a place to raise a family. It’s truly a hidden gem!
Admittedly, we’ve recently noticed the school board adopting more liberal policies and it appears to be proactively recruiting left leaning board members. We left our prior community in suburban Connecticut for this reason as the schools started to decline so we are particularly sensitive to this. That said, I believe the community as a whole is conservative and won’t allow this bent to ruin a good thing.
I would highly recommend this a place to raise a family. It’s truly a hidden gem!
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.
Carmel has been a lovely city to grow up in! I moved here in elementary school and I love the feel of the Arts District, which is right next to the library and high school. I do wish they didn't do all of the construction at once, making it nearly impossible to get anywhere for a couple months, but then once it's done, everything will be okay.