Best suburbs in Indianapolis
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- Population: 4,937
- Median home value: $214,600
- Median rental price: $1,064
- Top schools nearby: Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), Pendleton Heights Middle School (grade B+), Pendleton Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Eman Schools (grade A+), Legacy Christian School (grade A), Liberty Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $214,600
- Median rental price: $1,064
- Top schools nearby: Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), Pendleton Heights Middle School (grade B+), Pendleton Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Eman Schools (grade A+), Legacy Christian School (grade A), Liberty Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#19. Pendleton, Indiana
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- Population: 10,842
- Median home value: $232,300
- Median rental price: $1,107
- Top schools nearby: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Avon High School (grade A), Avon Middle School North (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Covenant Christian High School (grade A−), Crosspointe Christian Academy (grade A−), Bethesda Christian Schools (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $232,300
- Median rental price: $1,107
- Top schools nearby: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Avon High School (grade A), Avon Middle School North (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Covenant Christian High School (grade A−), Crosspointe Christian Academy (grade A−), Bethesda Christian Schools (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#18. Danville, Indiana
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- Population: 5,591
- Median home value: $170,200
- Median rental price: $1,214
- Top schools nearby: Walnut Grove Elementary School (grade A), Clark-Pleasant Middle School (grade A−), Grassy Creek Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Roncalli High School (grade A), Lutheran High School of Indianapolis (grade A−), Calvary Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $170,200
- Median rental price: $1,214
- Top schools nearby: Walnut Grove Elementary School (grade A), Clark-Pleasant Middle School (grade A−), Grassy Creek Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Roncalli High School (grade A), Lutheran High School of Indianapolis (grade A−), Calvary Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#17. New Whiteland, Indiana
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- Population: 49,218
- Median home value: $193,100
- Median rental price: $1,064
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), New Palestine Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $193,100
- Median rental price: $1,064
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), New Palestine Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#16. Lawrence, Indiana
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- Population: 1,624
- Median home value: $166,400
- Median rental price: $977
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Eagle Elementary School (grade A+), White Lick Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), University High School of Indiana (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $166,400
- Median rental price: $977
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Eagle Elementary School (grade A+), White Lick Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), University High School of Indiana (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#15. Clermont, Indiana
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- Population: 63,579
- Median home value: $226,500
- Median rental price: $1,200
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), Center Grove Middle School Central (grade A), Maple Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Roncalli High School (grade A), Lutheran High School of Indianapolis (grade A−), Providence Cristo Rey High School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $226,500
- Median rental price: $1,200
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), Center Grove Middle School Central (grade A), Maple Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Roncalli High School (grade A), Lutheran High School of Indianapolis (grade A−), Providence Cristo Rey High School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#14. Greenwood, Indiana
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- Population: 9,520
- Median home value: $366,000
- Median rental price: $1,299
- Top schools nearby: Center Grove Middle School Central (grade A), Maple Grove Elementary School (grade A), Center Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Calvary Christian School (grade B+), Greenwood Christian Academy (grade B+), Suburban Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $366,000
- Median rental price: $1,299
- Top schools nearby: Center Grove Middle School Central (grade A), Maple Grove Elementary School (grade A), Center Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Calvary Christian School (grade B+), Greenwood Christian Academy (grade B+), Suburban Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#13. Bargersville, Indiana
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- Population: 35,078
- Median home value: $238,000
- Median rental price: $1,248
- Top schools nearby: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Plainfield Community Middle School (grade A), Central Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Roncalli High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $238,000
- Median rental price: $1,248
- Top schools nearby: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Plainfield Community Middle School (grade A), Central Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Roncalli High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#12. Plainfield, Indiana
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- Population: 13,646
- Median home value: $178,000
- Median rental price: $1,040
- Top schools nearby: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Herron High School (grade A+), Arthur C. Newby Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $178,000
- Median rental price: $1,040
- Top schools nearby: Lincoln Elementary (grade A+), Herron High School (grade A+), Arthur C. Newby Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#11. Speedway, Indiana
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- Population: 21,783
- Median home value: $272,800
- Median rental price: $1,413
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), White Lick Elementary School (grade A+), Lincoln Elementary (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Traders Point Christian Schools (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $272,800
- Median rental price: $1,413
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), White Lick Elementary School (grade A+), Lincoln Elementary (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Traders Point Christian Schools (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#10. Avon, Indiana
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- Population: 10,253
- Median home value: $322,700
- Median rental price: $1,619
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Zionsville Community High School (grade A+), Reagan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $322,700
- Median rental price: $1,619
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Zionsville Community High School (grade A+), Reagan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#9. Whitestown, Indiana
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- Population: 9,098
- Median home value: $298,800
- Median rental price: $1,093
- Top schools nearby: Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), New Palestine Intermediate School (grade A), Mt. Vernon Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cathedral High School (grade A+), Eman Schools (grade A+), Cornerstone Baptist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $298,800
- Median rental price: $1,093
- Top schools nearby: Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), New Palestine Intermediate School (grade A), Mt. Vernon Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cathedral High School (grade A+), Eman Schools (grade A+), Cornerstone Baptist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#8. McCordsville, Indiana
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- Population: 3,814
- Median home value: $251,000
- Median rental price: $1,012
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Delaware Trail Elementary School (grade A+), Lincoln Elementary (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Traders Point Christian Schools (grade A−), Covenant Christian High School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $251,000
- Median rental price: $1,012
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Delaware Trail Elementary School (grade A+), Lincoln Elementary (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: MTI School of Knowledge (grade A), Traders Point Christian Schools (grade A−), Covenant Christian High School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#7. Pittsboro, Indiana
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- Population: 70,442
- Median home value: $295,700
- Median rental price: $1,202
- Top schools nearby: Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate / Junior High (grade A), Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), Fishers Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $295,700
- Median rental price: $1,202
- Top schools nearby: Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate / Junior High (grade A), Southeastern Elementary School (grade A), Fishers Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#6. Noblesville, Indiana
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- Population: 29,379
- Median home value: $253,700
- Median rental price: $1,318
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Eagle Elementary School (grade A+), Reagan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $253,700
- Median rental price: $1,318
- Top schools nearby: Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Eagle Elementary School (grade A+), Reagan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Cardinal Ritter High School (grade A), MTI School of Knowledge (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#5. Brownsburg, Indiana
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- Population: 1,745
- Median home value: $648,400
- Median rental price: $2,667
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), North Central High School (grade A), Herron-Riverside High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $648,400
- Median rental price: $2,667
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), North Central High School (grade A), Herron-Riverside High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#4. Meridian Hills, Indiana
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- Population: 48,262
- Median home value: $364,400
- Median rental price: $1,444
- Top schools nearby: Carmel High School (grade A+), Westfield High School (grade A+), Westfield Intermediate School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $364,400
- Median rental price: $1,444
- Top schools nearby: Carmel High School (grade A+), Westfield High School (grade A+), Westfield Intermediate School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#3. Westfield, Indiana
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- Population: 30,832
- Median home value: $493,900
- Median rental price: $1,536
- Top schools nearby: Carmel High School (grade A+), Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Creekside Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $493,900
- Median rental price: $1,536
- Top schools nearby: Carmel High School (grade A+), Brownsburg East Middle School (grade A+), Creekside Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: International School of Indiana (grade A+), Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#2. Zionsville, Indiana
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- Population: 99,041
- Median home value: $339,000
- Median rental price: $1,478
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), Hoosier Road Elementary School (grade A), Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate / Junior High (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $339,000
- Median rental price: $1,478
- Top schools nearby: Herron High School (grade A+), Hoosier Road Elementary School (grade A), Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate / Junior High (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Park Tudor School (grade A+), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+), Cathedral High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Fishers, Indiana
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