Carmel has once again been recognized as a top city in the nation – this time by U.S. News & World Report.
The “250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025-26” list, released Tuesday, ranks Carmel as No. 2 in the nation.
The news release touting the rankings credited Carmel “on the strength of its high desirability, value and job market scores.”
In addition to quality of life, job market, desirability and value, the ranking methodology also factors in data from internal resources, and several government agencies. More information on the ranking methodology can be found at Best Places to Live methodology.
Other Indiana cities in the ranking:
- Fishers: 4th
- Noblesville: 50th
- Greenwood: 91st
- Columbus: 92nd
Carmel’s ranking by U.S. News follows other recent rankings for Carmel including:
- No. 1 Best City to Move to in the Midwest, Consumer Affairs
- No. 2 Best Place to Live in the U.S., Livability
- No. 1 Best Place to Live in Indiana, Niche
- No. 1 Best Place to Raise a Family in Indiana, Niche
- No. 1 Place with the Best Public Schools in Indiana, Niche
- No. 2 Best Suburb to Live in America, Niche
- No. 7 Best Place to Live in America, Niche
- No. 1 Best Small City in America, WalletHub
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