Carmel, Indiana, has been ranked the #2 city on U.S. News & World Report's list of "250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025-26." The ranking highlights Carmel’s strong job market, high quality of life, and strong scores in value and desirability. This continues a trend of national recognition for the city in recent years, as per the City of Carmel.
Several other Indiana cities were also included in the rankings: Fishers at #4, Noblesville at #50, Greenwood at #91, and Columbus at #92. The rankings are based on a range of data sources, including government statistics and internal metrics. Detailed information about the methodology is available on the U.S. News website.
City of Carmel has also received recognition from other organizations. Consumer Affairs named it the Best City to Move to in the Midwest, and Niche ranked it the Best Place to Live, Raise a Family, and for Best Public Schools in Indiana. WalletHub named it the Best Small City in America, and Livability ranked it #2 on its list of Best Places to Live in the U.S. City officials noted that the rankings reflect ongoing efforts to maintain a high standard of living for residents.
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