Here Are The 12 Best Places To Live In Indiana... And Why
By Trisha Faulkner|Published June 06, 2015
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Trisha Faulkner
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Trisha Faulkner is a stay-at-home and work-at-home Hoosier momma. She is a huge advocate of Autism awareness, and loves her beautiful boy more than life itself. She is a native Indiana writer who types her best pieces for Only In Your State between 2-4AM when her toddler finally falls over asleep.
Oh, Indiana. It is truly a beautiful place to live. Whether you live in the north, south, east, or west, it is an amazing thing to be a Hoosier. Here are just some of the most amazing places in the state for a person to live.
The only reason why someone wouldn’t consider moving to Carmel, Indiana is because of the cost of living. Carmel is a very safe place to live in the state of Indiana. The crime rate is low and the employment rate is high.
Did you know Zionsville is considered to be the safest city in Indiana? It is only eight miles away from Indianapolis and it is a great place to start a business. Zionsville has a huge young community, making it a perfect place for new families and young children.
Fishers also has a very low crime rate which makes it a very appealing place to live. What’s really awesome about Fishers is all of the festivals the locals partake in. It is a pretty exciting place to be!
This town makes the list for being the second safest place to build a family and a home in Indiana. It is in the perfect spot for someone who needs to get to Nashville, Indianapolis, or Bloomington. It is a very small town, but it has a wonderful community. It’s been more than 3 years since a property crime has been reported in this town as well.
The only reason why Indianapolis is on the list is because it is Indianapolis. It is a great place to live for someone who likes the city, but doesn’t want to live in a huge and crazy city like New York. It might not have the lowest crime rate in the state, but it does have some amazing amenities to offer such as the Children’s Museum, The Indianapolis Zoo, and all of the major sporting events.
Noblesville is a great place to live if you are an average working Joe. This city has one of the lowest employment rates in the state of Indiana. The average household income in this city is a little more than $60,000 a year.
The unemployment rate in Jasper is almost nonexistent. Furthermore, you can get almost anywhere you need to go with a quick and painless commute. Jasper is great for someone who wants to live somewhere small, comfortable, and full of enough jobs for everyone.
This city is committed to community. This is a community you move to and grow roots. It is not uncommon for people to buy a home or move into a neighborhood and live in this city for the rest of their life. It is also one of the cities with the lowest crime rates in the state. It actually ranks third as safest cities in Indiana.
Westville is ranked as the fifth safest place to live in Indiana. It is a small town and offers a small town charm you come to love. It is just 15 minutes away from the beautiful Lake Michigan and in 45 minutes you could be in Chicago. It is also recognized as the unofficial festival capital of the northern portion of the state.
St John also features a small town charm. The community in St John was also planned perfectly for people who want to commute. You do not necessarily need a vehicle to get around this town. If you are looking for a safe community where you do not have to worry about your children playing outside, this place has it.
West Lafayette is a great place to live if you want to have lots of places to go and things to see. There are a lot of great coffee shops and clothing boutiques here. The community is just grand. This city is home to some of the more popular attractions in the entire state.
Huntingburg is considered to be a hub of entertainment. It is also home to the Craft Beer Festival. The Huntingburg Lake is also a beautiful and relaxing place for you to unwind.
Now, it is important to keep in mind that this is by no means the only list of great places to live in Indiana or the best of the best list of great places to live in Indiana. It is just some of the best places to live and why they are the best. Just the fact that you are living in the state of Indiana means you’ve already made a great decision. The only question left is: where do you think the best place to live in the state is?
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