The 10 Best Indianapolis Suburbs To Live In For 2026

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$122,789 median income · $468,588 median home price

Located in Hamilton County, Indiana

Median income +71% vs IN

$122,789

IN $72k

Median home value +84% vs IN

$468,588

IN $254k

Unemployment -35% vs IN

2.8%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -71% vs IN

3.6%

IN 12.3%

Westfield is always mentioned as one of the best suburbs in the Indianapolis area. We’ll tell you the good about “Awesome Westfield.”

Everyone here is rich; families average $122,789 a year, which is the 4th highest in the Indianapolis region. And only 2.8% are out of work. Homes average more than $468,588 each.

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$172,024 median income · $680,117 median home price

Located in Boone County, Indiana

Median income +139% vs IN

$172,024

IN $72k

Median home value +168% vs IN

$680,117

IN $254k

Unemployment -35% vs IN

2.8%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -75% vs IN

3.1%

IN 12.3%

Zionsville is the second best ‘burb we looked at near Indianapolis for 2026.

It ranks 1st for incomes in the area and only 3.1% of residents lack insurance, good for 6th best.

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$141,505 median income · $563,458 median home price

Located in Hamilton County, Indiana

Median income +97% vs IN

$141,505

IN $72k

Median home value +122% vs IN

$563,458

IN $254k

Unemployment -37% vs IN

2.7%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -68% vs IN

3.9%

IN 12.3%

Here in Carmel, it’s really safe, and residents are just about as rich as you’ll see in the Indianapolis metro area.

The bad side? Schools are more crowded, and the cost of living puts a large part of the city out of reach for most families.

But price is based on demand and a lot of people want to live in Carmel.

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$126,023 median income · $365,626 median home price

Located in Hendricks County, Indiana

Median income +75% vs IN

$126,023

IN $72k

Median home value +44% vs IN

$365,626

IN $254k

Unemployment -5% vs IN

4.1%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -97% vs IN

0.4%

IN 12.3%

Pittsboro ranks as the 4th best suburb of Indianapolis for 2026.

You won’t find many better places to raise your kids in the region than in Pittsboro and the schools are some of the best around.

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$97,083 median income · $337,029 median home price

Located in Hendricks County, Indiana

Median income +35% vs IN

$97,083

IN $72k

Median home value +33% vs IN

$337,029

IN $254k

Unemployment -51% vs IN

2.1%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -72% vs IN

3.5%

IN 12.3%

Coming in as the fifth best is Danville.

Danville gets kudos for having the 13th most expensive homes in the Indianapolis area, where houses sell for an average of $337,029. However, the cost of living here is among the highest in the area.

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$66,934 median income · $401,400 median home price

Located in Hamilton County, Indiana

Median income -7% vs IN

$66,934

IN $72k

Median home value +58% vs IN

$401,400

IN $254k

Unemployment -81% vs IN

0.8%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -7% vs IN

11.5%

IN 12.3%

Cicero is proud of its 6th place finish on this list. And here’s why.

Most residents have great jobs and the unemployment rate sits at 0.8%.

According to online reports, Cicero is quickly becoming one of the more affluent suburbs in the Indianapolis area, meaning you need to get in soon.

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$104,047 median income · $389,215 median home price

Located in Hamilton County, Indiana

Median income +45% vs IN

$104,047

IN $72k

Median home value +53% vs IN

$389,215

IN $254k

Unemployment -33% vs IN

2.9%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -57% vs IN

5.3%

IN 12.3%

The 7th best suburb on our list goes to Noblesville.

Noblesville schools are some of the best in the region, and crime is really low. The cost of living makes it a lot more desirable for many families, especially first-time home buyers.

And, it’s only 19.4 miles to downtown, which is a good thing.

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$110,692 median income · $375,788 median home price

Located in Hancock County, Indiana

Median income +54% vs IN

$110,692

IN $72k

Median home value +48% vs IN

$375,788

IN $254k

Unemployment -44% vs IN

2.4%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -93% vs IN

0.9%

IN 12.3%

McCordsville is growing quickly, and for a good reason. Crime is far below average, and most residents are gainfully employed. Even the cost of living is reasonable.

A solid 6.9% of people lack insurance, good for 20th in the area.

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$102,235 median income · $356,184 median home price

Located in Hendricks County, Indiana

Median income +42% vs IN

$102,235

IN $72k

Median home value +40% vs IN

$356,184

IN $254k

Unemployment -63% vs IN

1.6%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -39% vs IN

7.5%

IN 12.3%

Is ‘Everything Better In Brownsburg?’

Almost.

It placed 9th on our list thanks to the fact that it’s really expensive to live here, but the schools are great, so you get what you pay for in that regard.

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$89,918 median income · $228,047 median home price

Located in Johnson County, Indiana

Median income +25% vs IN

$89,918

IN $72k

Median home value -10% vs IN

$228,047

IN $254k

Unemployment -100% vs IN

0.0%

IN 4.3%

Poverty rate -73% vs IN

3.3%

IN 12.3%

And rounding out the top ten for 2026 is New Whiteland.

This city is far above average in every category, and the best part? It’s far more affordable than the other cities listed above. So, you get a big bang for your buck here.

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