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City of Carmel, Indiana

Carmel Schools

Carmel Public Library

 Carmel Chamber of Commerce

Carmel Places of Worship

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Location

Carmel, Indiana, is just north of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, which Forbes magazine recently named the Best Place to Raise a Family for 2008! Carmel is a dynamic city with much to offer, including top-rated schools, which is why it´s no surprise that CNN Money magazine has ranked it as one of the Top 10 Places to Live!  Minutes from downtown Indy and just 25 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport, Carmel simply can't be beat!



Population of Carmel, Indiana
City of Carmel: 43,083
Clay Township: 64,709
Hamilton County: 231,760
(figures based on 2004 census)


Industry
Hamilton County has proven to be a very successful market for many businesses. Of Hamilton County's top 25 employers, 17 of them maintain a headquarters in the county. For more information on these businesses and the business potential of Hamilton County, please refer to Hamilton County Alliance.



 Attractions

In addition to an award-winning school system, there are plenty of great reasons to call Carmel home!  More than 23 municipal parks with playgrounds, shelters, trails, an amphitheater, water features, basketball and volleyball courts, softball diamonds, soccer fields and fishing mean there´s something for everyone to do! The Monon Trail is a 5.2 mile paved path from 96th Street to 146th Street connecting to the Indianapolis Monon Greenway.  Carmel´s Arts & Design District is located in the heart of Old Town Carmel, and features trendy galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, and shops.

 
Government
  • Carmel is governed by a Mayor, seven City Council members, a Clerk-Treasurer and a Judge, all of whom are elected.
  • The Mayor administers the city with the help of a Board of Public Works and Safety, composed of three members: the Mayor and two of his/her appointees.
  • The city also has a Plan Commission and a Board of Zoning Appeals which are composed of appointed individuals. The Plan Commission deals with land use, while the Board of Zoning Appeals handles appeals for variances from the zoning ordinances. Both bodies also take care of land use and variance appeals for Clay Township.
  • Voter Registration: located in the Hamilton County Courthouse: (317) 776-9632
Public Services For Carmel, Indiana
  • Police
The Carmel Police Department is recognized nationwide for its professional excellence. The Department consists of 90 sworn police officers and 19 civilian emloyees. Emergency 911, (317) 571-2500.

  • Fire Protection
The Carmel Fire Department has 123 employees at the 6 different stations located throughout Carmel. Fire emergency: (all stations) 911 Non-emergency: (317) 571-2600

  • Post Office
United States Post Office, 275 Medical Drive, 1-800-275-8777
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00, Sat, 8:00 - Noon, www.usps.com


  • License Branch
Driver's license, plates and permits available, phone (317) 846-5533.

  • Library
(317) 844-6711 Hours: M-Th 9-9, F & Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5 (closed all Sundays of Summer)


  • City of Carmel
One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, (317) 571-2400


  • Chamber
41 East Main, Carmel, IN 46032, (317) 846-1049

Medical
  • Hospitals
Indiana University Medical Center
550 University Blvd.
(317) 274-5000
www.clarian.com

Medcheck Broadripple
1001 Broadripple Avenue
Building A, Suites 1&2
(317) 355-3400

St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
13500 North Meridian Street
Carmel, IN
(317) 573-7000
www.stvincent.org

The Women's Hospital - Indianapolis
8111 Township Line Road
(317) 875-5994
www.womenshospital.org


Airports
  • Indianapolis
Indianapolis International Airport (call specific airline)
www.indianapolisairport.com


Recreation

There are ALOT of great things to do in Carmel. The Haddad Team is happy to present you with Our Favorite Things to do in Carmel.

  • Golf Courses

Brookshire Golf Club
12120 Brookshire Parkway
(317) 846-7431
Public Course

Mohawk Hills Golf Club
1042 Golfview Drive
(317) 844-3112
Public Course

Crooked Stick Golf Club
1964 Burning Tree Lane
(317) 844-9938
Private Course

Twin Lakes Golf Club
3200 West 96th Street
(317) 872-3387
Private Course

Woodland Country Club
100 Woodland Lane
(317) 846-2588
Private Course


  • Miscellaneous
Carmel Dad's Club
5459 East 131st Street
(317) 846-1663

Carmel Swim Club
300 East Main Street
(317) 575-8244

Carmel Symphony Orchestra
(317) 844-9717

*Park and Recreation Department currently developing small neighborhood parks at each Elementary School site.



36.76% of residents in this area fit the following profile:
Demographic
Median age is 36 years.
The average household size is 3.1, 19 percent above the national average.
Most householders are between the ages of 35 and 54 years.
Socioeconomic
Median household income is $67,300.
Represents 2 percent of U.S. households.
Households have dual incomes and investments.
The work force is professional, well educated and mobile.
Residential
More than 30 percent commute across county or state lines to work.
Homes are in newer suburbs with an average home value of twice the national average.
Most homes are single-family, built between 1980 and 1990.

13.88% of residents in this area fit the following profile:
Demographic
Median age is 40 years.
About 35 percent of the householders are aged 65 or older.
Single-person households account for more than 40 percent of households.
There are few children.
Socioeconomic
Median household income is $34,900, just slightly higher than the national average.
Many of the householders are retired.
Almost 40 percent receive Social Security; 20 percent are on a pension.
Poverty and unemployment rates are low.
Inclined to save rather than invest.
Residential
Home values are average.
Two-thirds of the housing is multi-unit and built before 1970.

9.39% of residents in this area fit the following profile:
Demographic
Almost half of the population is between the ages of 35 and 64.
Median age is 41.3 years.
Socioeconomic
More than 60 percent of the adult population (aged 25 years or older) have at least a bachelor's degree.
Sources of income include interest, dividends, or rental property income for most households, self-employment income (at twice the national average) and salaries.
Almost 60 percent are occupied in executive or professional positions.
Median household income is about $85,000.
Represents one percent of all households.
Residential
Average home value is three times higher than the national average.
About 80 percent of the homes are valued over $250,000.
Homes are predominantly single-family, owner-occupied, and located in established suburbs.


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