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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
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.
Carmel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Comparing Carmel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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