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Carmel, IN

Founded 1874Hamilton CountyElev. 260 m
Population
100,501
Median home
$455,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Carmel

With about 100,501 residents, Carmel is one of Indiana's notable places. Carmel was founded in 1874 and sits in Hamilton County. The median age is 40.5 and the median household income is $134,602. Homes carry a median value of $455,500, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.7%). Around 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
100,501
Median age
40.5
Median household income
$134,602
Per-capita income
$71,546
Poverty rate
3.7%
High-school grad or higher
97.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
25%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.7%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black3.6%
Asian11.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts64.9%
Sales & office18.2%
Service9.6%
Production, transportation & material moving5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$455,500
Median gross rent
$1,607/mo
Owner-occupied
74.6%
Median year built
1997
Households
38,160
Avg. household size
2.62

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Carmel has 17 public schools — 11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading67%
Math53%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Carmel High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Indiana Agriculture and TechnologyHighGrades 7–12charter
Options WestfieldHighGrades 6–12charter
Carmel Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Clay Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Creekside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Carmel Elementary SchoolElementary
Cherry Tree Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Clay Center Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
College Wood Elementary SchoolElementary
Forest Dale Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Mohawk Trails Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Prairie Trace Elementary SchoolElementary
Smoky Row Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
Carmel63
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 125% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime56% below national
Carmel850
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Carmel Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Carmel.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Hamilton County
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Carmel is in Hamilton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Carmel was founded in 1874 and sits in Hamilton County. Elevation ~260 m.

Map of Carmel
Carmel, IN
Where Carmel is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmel
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Kinzer, John, HouseNewby, Micah, HouseCarmel Monon Depot
Notable people from Carmel
Franklin BoothKevin PlaweckiZach TrotmanKeeley DowlingCameron SchillingJake MitchellMark HerrmannMatt ElliottDaniel KellerCameron Lindley
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Nearby cities
Westfield (5 mi)Noblesville (9 mi)Zionsville (9 mi)Fishers (10 mi)Lawrence (11 mi)Indianapolis (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Carmel, IN (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Carmel, Indiana.

Kevin Dwayne Thomas, 59
Carmel · Hamilton County · 46032
AKA X None, Kevin D Thomas
Robert R Greenman, 65
Carmel · Hamilton County · 46033
AKA X Bob, Robert R Greenman

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Carmel — frequently asked

What is the population of Carmel, Indiana?
Carmel has a population of about 100,501, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carmel?
The median home value in Carmel is $455,500, and the median gross rent is $1,607/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Carmel safe? What is the crime rate?
Carmel Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 63 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Carmel face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hamilton County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, winter weather.
How many schools are in Carmel?
Carmel has 17 public schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carmel?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Carmel. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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