Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
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Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
Subscribe to Money Magazine
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
See Carmel homes for sale
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
See jobs near Carmel
Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Best Places to Live 2010 - Top 100: City details: Carmel, IN - from MONEY Magazine
Whether listening to music while chatting with neighbors during the free summer concerts in the city gazebo or strolling through the Arts and Design District in Olde Town Carmel, residents of this Indianapolis-area town have plenty to occupy their time.
Their new City Center district will expand those opportunities, with a 1,600-seat performance hall, a spa, and nearby green parks and walking trails.
Many people come to Carmel for jobs, as several corporate headquarters are located in the city, including Delta Faucet and Thomson Multimedia. --B.D.
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Carmel stats
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
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Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
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Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Financial
City stats
Best places avg.
Median family income(per year)
$120,988
$90,957
Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of-living adjusted)
$129,955
$86,860
State sales tax
7.00%
5.45%
State income tax rate(highest bracket)
N.A.
7.35%
State income tax rate(lowest bracket)
3.40%
2.96%
Auto insurance premiums(Average price quotes, for the state)
$1,468
$1,707
Job growth %(2000-2009) *
18.13%
15.71%
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Median home price
$245,951
$239,391
Average property taxes(2009)
$2,412
$3,418
See Carmel homes for sale
Colleges, universities and(within 30 miles)
9
25
Test scores reading(% above/below state average)
42.9%
22.9%
Test scores math(% above/below average)
38.7%
22.9%
% students attending public/private(located within town limits)
94.1/5.9
87.8/12.2
Air quality index*(% of days AQI ranked as good)
79.0%
77.8%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)
0
2
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)
14
24
Median commute time (in minutes)
21.0
21.4
% population with commute
10.2%
13.6%
% population walk or bike to work
1.2%
3.6%
Movie theaters(within 15 miles)
21
31
Restaurants(within 15 miles)
2,259
2,967
Bars(within 15 miles)
252
207
Public golf courses(within 30 miles)
163
162
Libraries(within 15 miles)
52
72
Museums (accredited by AAM; 8
10
Ski resorts (within 100 miles) 2
12
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)
0.6
1.5
Annual rainfall(inches)
40.66
37.40
% clear days in the area
24
29
High temp in July ° F
84.2°
86.2°
Low temp in Jan ° F
16.5°
21.3°
Median age
38.6
35.3
Completed at least some college(% of residents)
84.2%
71.5%
Married %
68.0%
56.6%
Divorced %
7.0%
8.4%
Racial diversity index(100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)
39.4
94.9
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
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Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 8,500 and 50,000.)
More Comments? E-mail the editors
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