Life in Carmel research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Carmel over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Carmel:
The population in Carmel is 100,501.
The median home value in Carmel is $540,685.
The median income in Carmel is $134,602.
The cost of living in Carmel is 119 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Carmel is $1,607.
The unemployment rate in Carmel is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Carmel is 3.7%.
The average high in Carmel is 61.7° and the average low is 42.5°.
Crime in Carmel summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Carmel. Key points include:
There were 906 total crimes in Carmel in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Carmel is 878.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Carmel is 66.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Carmel is 812.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Carmel is -58.54% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carmel / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 906 | 878.7 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 68 | 66.0 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.8 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 47.5 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 838 | 812.7 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 47 | 45.6 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 702 | 680.8 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 89 | 86.3 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Carmel summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Carmel. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Carmel is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carmel is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Carmel is $540,685.
The median income in Carmel is $134,602.
| Living Expense | Carmel | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 175 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in Carmel is 61.7° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 22.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Carmel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.7 |
I know someone who moved to Carmel and she thinks she's above everybody else. The only reason she lives there is she rents. She married a much older guy who she thinks has lots of money. When that well runs dry, she'll be off to find number 6.
The current population in Carmel is 100,501. The population has increased 30.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100,501 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 99,453 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 98,137 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 99,130 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 97,464 | 8.1% |
| 2018 | 90,163 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 88,595 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 86,940 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 85,367 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 83,474 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 81,756 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 80,060 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 78,354 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 76,771 | - |
75.7% White with 76,107 White residents.
3.6% African American with 3,636 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 69 American Indian residents.
11.6% Asian with 11,654 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 464 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 3,524 Two Or More residents.
5.0% Hispanic with 5,021 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Carmel | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.7% | 76.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.6% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
Carmel is 51.9% female with 52,189 female residents.
Carmel is 48.1% male with 48,312 male residents.
| Gender | Carmel | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Carmel completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Carmel completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Carmel completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Carmel completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Carmel completed associate's degree.
42.0% of adults in Carmel completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Carmel completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Carmel completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Carmel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Carmel | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 42.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
2.6% of households in Carmel earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Carmel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Carmel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.0% of households in Carmel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.1% of households in Carmel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Carmel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Carmel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Carmel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Carmel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.1% of households in Carmel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Carmel | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 17.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.1% | 7.6% | 12.6% |