Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (22) C-
Just Love Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunrise Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hubbard & Cravens
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java House
Coffee Shop
Blue Moon Cafe
Coffee Shop
South Bend Chocolate
Coffee Shop
Tina's Traditional Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Monon Coffee and Sweets
Coffee Shop
Carmel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Clay Terrace corner bakery
Coffee Shop
Zing Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Allegro Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) C-
Allegion
Attraction
Performer's Edge Dance-Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Booth Tarkington Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Water Park
Carmel Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Monon Community Center Waterpark
Water Park
Carmel Clay Historical Society Monon Depot Museum
Museum
The Cat
Theatre Arts
Platinum Living Fine Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Evan Lurie Gallery
Art Gallery
Hoosier Salon
Art Gallery
Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections
Museum
Flix Brewhouse
Cinema
Centerpiece Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Regal Village Park
Cinema
Woodland Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (59) C+
Brockway Pub
Bar
Ali'i Poke
Sweets
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Zoup!
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Union Brewing Company
Bar
Crown Liquors
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Books&Brews
Bar
Graeter's
Sweets
Penn Station
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sub Zero
Sweets
Classic Cakes
Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Muldoon's
Bar
Old Town Tavern
Bar
Fitness (70) A+
Carmel Total Fitness
Gym
Providence at Old Meridian HOA Community Center
Community Centre
Reforming Indy Pilates Studio - Carmel
Gym
Hot Worx
Gym
CycleBar Carmel
Gym
Chrome Fitness
Gym
Core Pilates and Fitness
Gym
Off the Wall Sports
Gym
Fit Body Carmel
Gym
Revel Fitness
Gym
InCycle
Gym
Shred415
Gym
Koko Fitclub
Gym
Adamson's Karate Studios Inc
Gym
Monon Community Center West
Community Centre
Monon Community Center East
Community Centre
Carmel United Methodist Church
Community Centre
Dance Class Studio
Gym
Carmel Racquet Club
Gym
Traders Point Christian Church
Community Centre
Village of Mt Carmel Community Building
Community Centre
Springmill Crossing Community Center
Community Centre
Lexington Farms HOA Community Center
Community Centre
Carmel Christian Church
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (12) F
Meijer
Grocery Store
Kolache Factory
Bakery
The Quirky Feather Confectionery
Bakery
Flying Cupcake
Bakery
Market District
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Joe's Butcher Shop and Fish Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gigi's Cupcakes
Bakery
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Needlers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (227) B
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Carmel Clay Veterans Memorial Freedom Park
Park
Carter Green
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
American Legion Park
Park
Kawachinagano Japanese Garden
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Midtown Plaza Carmel
Park
Parks at Spring Mill
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pleasant Grove Park
Park
Meadowlark Park
Park
Stepping Stones Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Reading Tree Park
Park
Shops (147) A-
Society of Beauty
Hairdresser
Sun Tan City
Beauty
Spa Nails II
Beauty
Oberer's Flowers
Florist
Allied Electronics
Home Improvement
Great lengths
Hairdresser
Mdg Salon
Hairdresser
Kim M.
Clothing
Nail & Spa
Beauty
He Does Hair
Hairdresser
Runyon Equipment Rental
Home Improvement
Top Value Fabrics
Fabric
Carmel Cyclery
Bicycle
Rainbow
Clothing
Hannah Nails
Beauty
Izzy's Place - A Dog Bakery
Pets
Stout's Footwear
Shoes
Carmel Old Town Antique Mall
Furniture
GetGo
Convenience Store
deka lash
Beauty
blue bar
Clothing
14 Districts Weekend
Clothing
Pet Valu
Pets
Endeavor Boutique
Clothing
Pure Concepts Salon
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carmel.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Carmel is 120/100 - which is 34% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Carmel crime rates are 872 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Indiana
Property Crime
808 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
65 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Carmel is $115,109 - which is 128% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$115,109 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (70)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Reno Family Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
Alvarez Family Dentistry
Dentist
Carmel Dental Group
Dentist
Berman Svetlana DDS
Dentist
Urology of Indiana
Doctor
Image Dental
Dentist
Carmel Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Franciscan St. Francis Health
Doctor
Franciscan Health Carmel
Hospital
Meijer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
St. Vincent Physician Network
Clinic
Dentistry on 116
Dentist
Indiana University North Hospital
Hospital
John Aker, MD - My Plasitc Surgery Group
Doctor
Fire Station 41
Fire Station
Dr. Nikhil M. Patel, MD
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carmel Police Department
Police
Midwest Colon & Rectal Surgery PC
Doctor
Dr. Dale K. Dellacque, MD
Doctor
Cornerstone Dentistry
Dentist
The Spine Institute
Doctor
Generations in Dentistry
Dentist
Saint Vincent Carmel Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Carmel home prices are $352,400 - which is 179% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$352,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A+

The Carmel graduation rate is 97% - which is 17% higher than Indiana
School Test Scores
74% B+
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (19) F
Midwest Academy
Carmel Middle School
Peter Rabbit Nursery School
Carmel Elementary School
Clay Montessori School Of Main Street Carmel
Smoky Row Elementary School
Orchard Park Elementary School
Highlands Latin School
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Forest Dale Elementary School
Indiana Montessori Academy
Indiana Virtual School
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Woodbrook Elementary School
Nora Elementary School
Primrose School At West Clay
Towne Meadow Elementary School
West Clay Elementary School
Clay Middle School
College Wood Elementary School
Creekside Middle School
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
Primrose School At Bridgewater
High Schools (5) A
Midwest Academy
Options Charter School - Carmel
Transitions Academy
Carmel High School
Highlands Latin School
Indiana Virtual School
Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy
University High School Of Indiana
North Central High School
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ratings A-

Carmel has an overall rating of 78% from 28 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (27)
From AreaVibes B
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Carmel, IN Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 17, 2015) I lived in Carmel, IN for about ten years in my twenties. There are many things that I enjoyed about Carmel, IN while I lived there, and some things I did not. The biggest aspect that I enjoyed about Carmel while I lived there was the fact that it had a small town community feel ...Read More while being close to the city of Indianapolis, which was just south of Carmel. Many people that lived in my neighborhood actually just commuted to Indianapolis, but still got to enjoy suburban living in Carmel. Another aspect I enjoyed was the various restaurants and middle class shopping. There are not many high end stores like Tiffany's or Nordstrom, but plenty of shopping and things to do on a weekend. Living in Carmel for about ten years also allowed me to see the growth of a city.

With its proximity to Indianapolis and the fact that property taxes, pollution, and traffic were all low, Carmel is one of the faster growing cities in Indiana. If you enjoy art at all, Carmel is the place for you. There are dozens of art related shops, and even a huge performing art center. Culture is a big part of the positives of Carmel, and the art culture of the city is overwhelming. Overall, I would recommend Carmel for those with families or just starting out. You are not going to have clubs or crazy nightlife like you would in New York City, but there are plenty of things to do and the city is safe and growing. I hope to be able to move back to the area one day. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carmel? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Carmel Clay Veterans Memorial Freedom Park
      Carter Green
      Unknown Name
      American Legion Park

      Entertainment

      Allegion
      Performer's Edge Dance-Theatre
      The Booth Tarkington Theater
      Unknown Name
      Carmel Performing Arts Center
      The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts
      Unknown Name
      Monon Community Center Waterpark

      Food & Drink

      Brockway Pub
      Ali'i Poke
      Which Wich?
      Zoup!
      Panda Express
      Chipotle
      Domino's
      Union Brewing Company

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Carmel? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carmel.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carmel? The cost of living in Carmel is 120/100 - which is 34% higher than Indiana.
      Carmel
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carmel? Carmel crime rates are 872, which are 53% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      872 per 100k people

      62% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 115

      62% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Carmel? The median income in Carmel is $115,109 which is 128% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $115,109108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $60,329102% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Carmel a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Franciscan Health Carmel
      Indiana University North Hospital
      Saint Vincent Carmel Hospital
      St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Meijer Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Giant Eagle Pharmacy
      Genoa Healthcare
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Franciscan St. Francis Health
      Urology of Indiana
      John Aker, MD - My Plasitc Surgery Group
      Meridian Plastic Surgeons
      The Spine Institute
      Dr. Nikhil M. Patel, MD
      Midwest Colon & Rectal Surgery PC
      Dr. Dale K. Dellacque, MD

      A+ Housing

      What are Carmel home prices? Carmel home prices are $352,400 - which is 179% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $352,40091% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24731% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Carmel have good schools? The Carmel graduation rate is 97% - which is 17% higher than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      54% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      38% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Carmel a good place to live? Carmel has an overall rating of 78% from 28 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      28 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      27 total surveys

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