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Carmel, IN Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Waylon Taylor

Couple moving to Carmel from out of state

Hey, It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to.

3 replies 57 upvotes moving
Sebastian Green

Is Carmel worth it salary-wise?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $134,602, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's...

1 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Logan

Worst things about Carmel nobody talks about

Crime rate is something to consider -Carmel sits at 31.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

2 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Sara P.

Working in Carmel -salaries realistic?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $134,602 in Carmel. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.

3 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Mackenzie Evans

Affordable areas near Carmel?

Hey everyone, Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

19 replies 55 upvotes housing
Audrey P.

Working remotely from Carmel

With a population of 101K, Carmel is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Violet Cook

Best and worst neighborhoods in Carmel

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here?

1 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Daniel M.

Things Carmel needs to improve

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Carmel sits at 31.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $455,500 on average. The weather takes some getting used to...

2 replies 49 upvotes best-worst
Elijah Thompson

Biggest downsides of living in Carmel?

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. Household incomes average around $134,602 in Carmel. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

7 replies 46 upvotes best-worst
Brielle Long

Moving to Carmel for work -advice?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. What would you do?

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Brielle Long

Housing market in Carmel right now

Homes are going for about $455,500 on average. Median household income is $134,602, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Carmel sits at 31.5 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense ...

6 replies 38 upvotes housing
Logan

Most overrated things about Carmel

So, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 101K, Carmel is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...

7 replies 48 upvotes best-worst
Santiago Ramirez

How is the nightlife in Carmel?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. Homes are going for about $455,500 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system v...

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Ariana Bennett

Relocating to Carmel, IN -pros and cons?

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is ...

6 replies 55 upvotes moving
Mackenzie Evans

Anyone work in healthcare in Carmel?

Hi all, With a population of 101K, Carmel is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $134,602 in Carmel. You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. ...

1 replies 38 upvotes jobs
Peyton

Working in Carmel -salaries realistic?

OK so It's not perfect, but the community is solid. TIA! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

5 replies 56 upvotes jobs
Wesley

Unpopular opinion about Carmel

Alright, I work in retail and You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. With a population of 101K, Carmel is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Prop...

1 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Logan

Carmel is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $455,500, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by...

3 replies 40 upvotes best-worst
Sara P.

Commute times in Carmel -how bad?

First post here. I work in construction and Crime rate is something to consider -Carmel sits at 31.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? It's a very...

2 replies 29 upvotes jobs
Bella Miller

Is Carmel walkable?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $134,602, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $455,500, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $134,602 in Carmel. Re...

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Lucas

Why I chose Carmel over bigger cities

It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get goo...

2 replies 47 upvotes living
Wesley

Planning a move to Carmel -neighborhoods?

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. With a population of 101K, Carmel is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $134,602 in Carmel. Crime rate is something to consider -Carmel sits at 31.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be r...

10 replies 50 upvotes moving
Diane T.

Is Carmel a good place to retire?

My wife and I are planning to retire in the next few years. We're considering Carmel because of being near family. Weather is moderate — about 55F average. Cost of living looks pretty reasonable. How's the healthcare situation? Any retiree communities?

10 replies 38 upvotes qa
Anna Hall

Cost of living reality check -Carmel

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $134,602 in Carmel. With a population of 101K, Carmel is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $455,500, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, bu...

3 replies 15 upvotes housing
Lori S.

Best neighborhoods in Carmel for families?

We have two kids (2 and 7) and are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood in Carmel. Budget is around $1607/month for rent. We prioritize good schools and safety. Any recommendations? Also, are there good parks and activities for kids in the area?

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Bella Miller

Quick question about Carmel

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Median household income is $134,602, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $134,602 in Carmel. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

11 replies 47 upvotes qa
Mackenzie Evans

Rent in Carmel getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. With a population of 101K, Carmel is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Carmel sits at 31.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in...

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Sharon M.

Starting a business in Carmel?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 3 years and Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Carmel sits at 31.5 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Thanks!

10 replies 25 upvotes jobs
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