This City Was Named the No. 1 Place to Live in the Midwest

"The city, which sits just north of Indianapolis, was ranked the best place to live in the Midwest, according to a report from Livability, which focuses on small-to-medium sized cities. Known for its award-winning schools, creative arts scene, and community spaces, the company said Carmel offers a "slower pace of life." Head to the Great American Songbook Foundation, a cultural affiliate of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, to explore its full calendar of exhibits and special programming;"

"Residents of Carmel also have incredible access to the outdoors. There are more than 700 acres of parks and greenways in the city, according to Livability. That includes the Vera J. Hinshaw Park & Preserve, which boasts more than 11 acres of greenspace and undeveloped nature. Carmel's close proximity to Indianapolis also means residents are a hop, skip, and a jump from a larger cultural ecosystem and have easy access to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND),"

Carmel, Indiana sits just north of Indianapolis and ranks as the top place to live in the Midwest. The city features award-winning schools, a creative arts scene, community spaces, and a slower pace of life. Cultural attractions include the Great American Songbook Foundation and a popular holiday Christmas market. Residents have access to more than 700 acres of parks and greenways, including the Vera J. Hinshaw Park & Preserve with over 11 acres of undeveloped greenspace. Carmel's proximity to Indianapolis provides access to a larger cultural ecosystem and Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The average home price is $547,449, up 4.2 percent year-over-year.

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