Carmel ranked best place to live in America

If you live in Carmel, it's time to humblebrag.

Carmel beat out Chesterbrook, Pa., and many larger cities to take top honors on data company Niche.com's 2017 Best Places to Live In America list. Carmel also took top honors on the company's list of best suburbs in America. Hamilton County ranked as the third best county in the country.

The Indianapolis northern suburbs' top ranking was featured in Town & Country Magazine.

Niche.com used several factors in ranking towns and cities nationwide. Carmel scored a perfect A+ ranking in the categories of public schools, housing, good for families and jobs. It scored an A ranking in health and fitness and an A- in crime and safety and commute. Every public school in Carmel received an A ranking or higher, with the exception of Options Charter School, which received a C.

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But, with all those A rankings, there are still areas where Carmel can improve, according to the scores. The city received a B+ in outdoor activities, nightlife and diversity categories, and a B for cost of living. The lowest score Carmel received was a B- for weather. Unless the entire city can relocate farther south or Mayor Jim Brainard has a secret plan to control the weather through devices hidden in the center of roundabouts, that ranking may not improve.

Carmel has received 161 reviews on Niche.com from residents. A featured review reads "Great schools, friendly neighbors, safe, bike-friendly, kid-friendly, award-winning youth sports programs, many outdoor art festivals and activities. Great place to live!"

Nearby Fishers finished as the 16th best place to live in America.

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