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- Overall Rank: 2,013
- Population: 4,667
- Median household income: $63,179
- Median home value: $171,200 (62% own)
- Median rent: $876 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Bremen Elementary/Middle School (grade B+), Bremen Senior High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Community Baptist Christian School (grade B), St. Jude Elementary School (grade unavailable), St. Michael School (grade unavailable)

#30. Bremen, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,912
- Population: 3,215
- Median household income: $166,563
- Median home value: $440,900 (100% own)
- Median rent: $1,773 (% rent)
- Top public schools: Heavilin Elementary School (grade A), Union Township Middle School (grade A minus), Union Center Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Andrean High School (grade A), Victory Christian Academy (grade B+), Portage Christian School (grade B+)

#29. Shorewood Forest, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,832
- Population: 16,182
- Median household income: $74,350
- Median home value: $182,800 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,089 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Central High School (grade A), Homan Elementary School (grade A), Hal E. Clark Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Andrean High School (grade A), Bishop Noll Institute (grade A), St. Francis de Sales High School (grade B+)

#28. Griffith, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,807
- Population: 3,448
- Median household income: $87,727
- Median home value: $179,700 (95% own)
- Median rent: $797 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Signature School (grade A+), North High School (grade A minus), McCutchanville Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Evansville Day School (grade A), Reitz Memorial High School (grade A minus), Mater Dei High School (grade B+)

#27. Melody Hill, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,805
- Population: 23,794
- Median household income: $74,991
- Median home value: $197,700 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,216 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Munster High School (grade A+), Wilbur Wright Middle School (grade A+), Ernest R. Elliott Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Andrean High School (grade A), Bishop Noll Institute (grade A), St. Francis de Sales High School (grade B+)

#26. Highland, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,590
- Population: 9,520
- Median household income: $102,045
- Median home value: $366,000 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,299 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Center Grove Middle School Central (grade A), Maple Grove Elementary School (grade A), Center Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Christian School (grade B+), Greenwood Christian Academy (grade B+), Suburban Christian School (grade B)

#25. Bargersville, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,549
- Population: 35,078
- Median household income: $77,249
- Median home value: $238,000 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,248 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Plainfield Community Middle School (grade A), Central Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Roncalli High School (grade A)

#24. Plainfield, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,543
- Population: 9,090
- Median household income: $102,067
- Median home value: $225,100 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,557 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Arcola School (grade A), Carroll High School (grade A), Hickory Center Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Canterbury School (grade A+), Oak Farm Montessori School (grade A), Concordia Lutheran High School (grade A minus)

#23. Huntertown, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,526
- Population: 13,646
- Median household income: $52,627
- Median home value: $178,000 (46% own)
- Median rent: $1,040 (54% rent)
- Top public schools: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Herron High School (grade A+), Arthur C. Newby Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)

#22. Speedway, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,425
- Population: 2,589
- Median household income: $60,597
- Median home value: $146,600 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,324 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Penn High School (grade A), Moran Elementary School (grade A), Elm Road Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity School at Greenlawn (grade A+), Saint Joseph High School (grade A), Marian High School (grade A)

#21. Osceola, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,287
- Population: 29,573
- Median household income: $79,662
- Median home value: $281,100 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,145 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Timothy Ball Elementary School (grade A), Crown Point High School (grade A), George Bibich Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Andrean High School (grade A), Illinois Lutheran High School (grade A minus), Illiana Christian High School (grade B+)

#20. Schererville, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,285
- Population: 33,735
- Median household income: $92,810
- Median home value: $250,800 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,239 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Heavilin Elementary School (grade A), Jerry Ross Elementary School (grade A), Timothy Ball Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Andrean High School (grade A), Illiana Christian High School (grade B+), Calumet Christian School (grade B+)

#19. Crown Point, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,230
- Population: 1,219
- Median household income: $129,375
- Median home value: $414,300 (96% own)
- Median rent: $988 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Discovery Charter School (grade B+), Portage High School (grade B), Steel City Academy (grade C+)
- Top private schools: Portage Christian School (grade B+), St. Patrick Elementary School (grade unavailable), Ambassador Academy (grade unavailable)

#18. Ogden Dunes, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,090
- Population: 20,727
- Median household income: $123,799
- Median home value: $346,900 (97% own)
- Median rent: $909 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Timothy Ball Elementary School (grade A), Crown Point High School (grade A), George Bibich Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Andrean High School (grade A), Illinois Lutheran High School (grade A minus), Illiana Christian High School (grade B+)

#17. St. John, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,081
- Population: 33,991
- Median household income: $59,943
- Median home value: $229,900 (56% own)
- Median rent: $1,082 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Heavilin Elementary School (grade A), Ben Franklin Middle School (grade A), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Victory Christian Academy (grade B+), Portage Christian School (grade B+), Trinity Lutheran School (grade A)

#16. Valparaiso, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,025
- Population: 21,783
- Median household income: $98,162
- Median home value: $272,800 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,413 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), White Lick Elementary School (grade A+), Lincoln Elementary (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Traders Point Christian Schools (grade A minus)

#15. Avon, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1,024
- Population: 14,191
- Median household income: $90,753
- Median home value: $265,800 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,107 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Heavilin Elementary School (grade A), Liberty Intermediate School (grade A), Jackson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Marquette Catholic High School (grade A+), Victory Christian Academy (grade B+), Portage Christian School (grade B+)

#14. Chesterton, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 996
- Population: 16,407
- Median household income: $98,631
- Median home value: $272,900 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,141 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: George Bibich Elementary School (grade A), Lake Central High School (grade A), James H. Watson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Marian Catholic High School (grade A), Illinois Lutheran High School (grade A minus), Illiana Christian High School (grade B+)

#13. Dyer, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 916
- Population: 10,253
- Median household income: $113,000
- Median home value: $322,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,619 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Zionsville Community High School (grade A+), Reagan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)

#12. Whitestown, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 892
- Population: 9,098
- Median household income: $103,539
- Median home value: $298,800 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,093 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), New Palestine Intermediate School (grade A), Mt. Vernon Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Cathedral High School (grade A+), Eman Schools (grade A+), Cornerstone Baptist Academy (grade A)

#11. McCordsville, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 877
- Population: 3,814
- Median household income: $118,750
- Median home value: $251,000 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,012 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Delaware Trail Elementary School (grade A+), Lincoln Elementary (grade A+)
- Top private schools: MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Traders Point Christian Schools (grade A minus), Covenant Christian High School (grade A minus)

#10. Pittsboro, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 536
- Population: 70,442
- Median household income: $99,458
- Median home value: $295,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,202 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate / Junior High (grade A), Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), Fishers Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)

#9. Noblesville, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 411
- Population: 29,379
- Median household income: $101,883
- Median home value: $253,700 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,318 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Eagle Elementary School (grade A+), Reagan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A)

#8. Brownsburg, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 376
- Population: 1,745
- Median household income: $198,889
- Median home value: $648,400 (100% own)
- Median rent: $2,667 (% rent)
- Top public schools: Herron High School (grade A+), North Central High School (grade A), Herron-Riverside High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)

#7. Meridian Hills, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 257
- Population: 30,019
- Median household income: $112,734
- Median home value: $279,800 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,424 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Northpoint Elementary School (grade A), Discovery Middle School (grade A), Prairie Vista Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity School at Greenlawn (grade A+), Saint Joseph High School (grade A), Marian High School (grade A)

#6. Granger, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 234
- Population: 23,731
- Median household income: $101,851
- Median home value: $282,200 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,230 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Munster High School (grade A+), Wilbur Wright Middle School (grade A+), Frank H. Hammond Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Marian Catholic High School (grade A), Bishop Noll Institute (grade A), Illinois Lutheran High School (grade A minus)

#5. Munster, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 179
- Population: 48,262
- Median household income: $117,519
- Median home value: $364,400 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,444 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Carmel High School (grade A+), Westfield High School (grade A+), Westfield Intermediate School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)

#4. Westfield, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 123
- Population: 30,832
- Median household income: $152,788
- Median home value: $493,900 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,536 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Carmel High School (grade A+), Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Creekside Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)

#3. Zionsville, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 31
- Population: 99,041
- Median household income: $126,548
- Median home value: $339,000 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,478 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Herron High School (grade A+), Hoosier Road Elementary School (grade A), Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate / Junior High (grade A)
- Top private schools: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)

#2. Fishers, Indiana

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- Overall Rank: 1
- Population: 99,453
- Median household income: $132,859
- Median home value: $425,900 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,499 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Carmel High School (grade A+), Creekside Middle School (grade A+), West Clay Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

#1. Carmel, Indiana