Carmel is a vibrant suburban city with a strong reputation for quality of life.
Ranked #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report in their Best Places to Live 2025-26. Carmel boasts highly rated schools (Niche ranked #1 of 46 metro districts), a booming “Arts & Design District” (downtown) featuring shops, restaurants, bars, parks, and some of Indiana’s most expensive real estate. Carmel’s West side, particularly, is home to some of the State’s largest and most expensive homes – some over 30,000 square feet.
Population: ~ 100,501 in 2023
Median Income: ~ $134,602 in 2023
New homes permitted: ~ 84 new home permits issued in the first half of 2025
