Carmel

Located in the southern portion of Hamilton County and just north of 25 miles to downtown Indianapolis. Carmel, Indiana encompasses approximately 39 square miles. With a population of just over 53,000, the median age of residents is in the mid- to upper-30s. Average household income is almost $90,000, making the community one of the more affluent areas flanking Indianapolis. You can get a mix of traditional, contemporary, and abstract artwork at the galleries of the Carmel Arts & Design District. Get the kids out of the house and onto the basketball courts, bike trails, and playground at Cool Creek Park. Attend performances by nationally-acclaimed artists, musicians, and dance groups at The Center for the Performing Arts. Squeeze in a workout while the kids splash at the waterpark at Monon Community Center. Excellence has been rewarded with many national acclamations. Hamilton County has been named, “The Best Place to Raise a Family”; and Carmel Indiana has been ranked among “The Best Places to Live” by CNN Money in 2006 and 2010.