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Carmel, Indiana

Introduction to Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana, in Hamilton county, is 14 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Carmel has a population of 37,733.

Carmel History

Until the 1800s, the area now known as Carmel went by the name Bethlehem. It was originally inhabited by the Delaware Indians. The Town of Bethlehem was laid out by John Felps, Seth Green, Alexander Mills and Daniel Warren in April of 1837. The name was changed to “Carmel," after the Biblical mountain in 1856 and Carmel was officially incorporated in 1874. One of the USA’s first automatic traffic signals was installed in Carmel in 1924.

Carmel and nearby Attractions

  • Indiana Transportation Museum
  • Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • White Chapel Cemetery
  • Lake Woodland
  • Carmel-Clay Historical Society

Things To Do In Carmel

The city of Carmel provides easy access to a number of museums in the neighborhood. Among these are the Indiana Transportation Museum, the Conner Prairie and the Indianapolis Art Center. One can also make a trip to Lake Woodland, the Woodland Addition Lake, the Hot Lick Creek, Hiway Run, Carmel Creek and the Little Cool Creek. The Carmel Monon Center, a water park with a mega-fitness center, is a popular spot in the city. The Monon Trail, another popular destination, is a bicycle trail that is a part of the Rails-to-Trails movement.

Carmel Transportation

Indianapolis International Airport is nearby.

Carmel Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are offered by Butler University, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis and Ivy Tech State College-Central Indiana.

High Points

Carmel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyCarmel Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyCarmel Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCarmel People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCarmel Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCarmel Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCarmel Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCarmel College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Carmel Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Carmel, IN

Comparing Carmel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work26
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime87

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