2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in IndianaAbout this List

Carmel

• Town in Indiana
• 247 reviews

Current Resident: Great little town that is gaining population quickly! We have every shop and store that you could possibly need to settle down and live out the rest of your life happily. The people are nice and the traffic is better. Having almost 0 stop lights in our city, you can plan on saving your brakes considering you hardly use them. Come visit Carmel, IN sometime. You may just never leave.
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• A+

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• 88,595 Population

Fishers

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 336 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived in Fishers my whole life. It’s a very neat little community and I love it with all my heart. The people are very friendly and there are a lot of job opportunities in the restaurant and business industries. Construction and improvements are being made often to make Fishers a better community in which to live and work. The downtown area is a short walk away from most neighborhoods, and it’s only a short drive to Indianapolis. I would really recommend it to anyone looking for a place to crash for the weekend or to live in after retirement. It’s just a really great community!
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• 87,557 Population

Zionsville

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 130 reviews

Current Resident: Zionsville is a great little town. It is relatively close to many other areas in Indianapolis, while still giving me the small town feel. Zionsville has one of the greatest school systems in Indiana, giving a high rate of graduating students, and undergraduates. Zionsville is also home to some of Indiana's greater high-class citizens, ranging from business owners, government officials, and even celebrities. Overall, Zionsville Indiana is a well rounded area to live.
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• 25,810 Population

Meridian Hills

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 3 reviews

Former Resident: great place to raise a family, close to work and main highways. Allow for transportation to all areas of greater Indianapolis
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• 1,813 Population

Glendale

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A+

• A

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• 4,921 Population

Wynnedale - Spring Hill

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A+

• A

• A+

• 6,303 Population

Allisonville

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A+

• A

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• 14,298 Population

North Central

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
• 1 review

Current Resident: Awesome area with a diverse a range of things to do. Lots of bike paths and small family run businesses. Friends in the neighborhood are common because the people are friendly.
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• 8,165 Population

Clearwater

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A+

• A

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• 3,448 Population

Granger

• Town in Indiana
• 135 reviews

Current Resident: Granger is one of the richer towns in St. Joseph County. Where I live, it´s always pretty busy and full of character. With a population of 30,465 and businesses around every corner, there are many opportunities to get involved and make a living. Living in Granger is a pretty safe environment. In my neighborhood, there are around 3 cops living nearby and ready to help when needed. Overall, Granger is a beautiful and safe area to live in.
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• 30,717 Population

Munster

• Suburb in Indiana
• 88 reviews

Former Resident: Best place to live for family and atmosphere. High education and public school system is one of the best in the US. Because the city has lots of hospitals (Chicago people most come out to Munster for hospitals) it surrounds with many doctors and scientists families. Very good place for your kids to grow. Nice landscape and restaurants, beautiful city!
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• 23,005 Population

Delaware Trails

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

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• A-

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• 8,676 Population

Devon

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

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• 3,781 Population

Traders Point

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Great community with great neighborhoods, shopping, food and fun. The community is safe for families with children and is diverse.
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• B

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• 7,282 Population

Westfield

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 86 reviews

Current Resident: Westfield has a small town feel, great community, lots of activities to do - walking trails, great restaurants and the schools are really good! Anywhere you go in town, you will always run into someone you know. Grand Park has made a huge impact on our town.
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• 35,956 Population

West Lafayette

• Town in Indiana
• 123 reviews

Former Resident: In the past decade, the standard of life in West Lafayette has skyrocketed. Purdue is growing rapidly, which has led to an overall boom. The town has seen new roads, bike paths, sidewalks, etc. The schools in the area (West Lafayette Schools and Tippecanoe School Corporation) are both really great options.
In general, the presence of Purdue helps greatly improve things, like the local schools.
As well as the good standard of living, Greater Lafayette is a pretty cheap area to live in.
Another cool plus is diversity. Purdue attracts a huge international community, which leads to diversity in the population as well as a variety of interesting dining and recreation options. Also, Purdue refuses to give the International Students who attend any scholarships (merit or need-based) and charges them a huge tuition for their education, which results in a lot of rich foreigners who actively put in hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy.
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• 45,110 Population

Broad Ripple

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Broad Ripple a total of four years, and I absolutely love it! The environment of the community encourages an active lifestyle, as many people are often outside and walking to their destinations or taking a jog and enjoying the weather. The local restaurants and shops have great products and food and most are pet-friendly, allowing pet owners to bring their pets to sit with them on patios if they come along. Everything is within walking distance and is very accessible with the Monon walking/biking trail, and the community exudes an ambiance of health and happiness.
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• 7,853 Population

Noblesville

• Suburb of Indianapolis, IN
• 174 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived here for pretty much my whole life and I found it to be slightly miserable but after May 25th, I felt like I rediscovered Noblesville. I became really involved with the community and I saw how compassionate people are. There definitely is room to grow when it comes to empathy but I think the city is making great progress!
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• 59,807 Population

Butler - Tarkington

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Fantastic neighborhood with unique, charmful homes, great neighbors, and fantastic eateries nearby. Also, within a short walk to the beautiful Butler University.
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• 15,477 Population

Millersville

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A+

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• 11,068 Population

Georgetown

• Suburb in Indiana
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Great family town! Lots of subdivisions with lots of kids. Great rural small town family friendly feel. Short 20 minute drive to downtown Louisville. Close (about 10 minutes) to New Albany stores and restaurants. Great school district.
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• 3,187 Population

Geist

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: I am so glad I live in the Geist area! It is very clean and safe. There are many fun activities for adults and children to do, including the Geist reservoir!
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• 9,845 Population

Ravenswood

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A+

• A

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• 2,197 Population

Keystone at the Crossing

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A+

• A

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• 4,782 Population

South Franklin

• Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

• A

• A

• A

• 19,261 Population