Carmel, Fishers named top 2 places to live in country by U.S. News & World Report – WTHR
“It’s an honor to consistently rank as a top place to live in America,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said in a news release.
INDIANAPOLIS — Two Hamilton County cities have once again been named among the best in the nation to live.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, May 19 released its annual list of the best places to live in the country. To make it to the top of the list, they say a place “had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.”
Carmel, Indiana, came in first in the outlet’s “250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2026-27” list, with Fishers ranking directly behind at No. 2.
“Earning the number one ranking from U.S. News & World Report is an incredible honor that reflects the collective dedication of our residents, business leaders and City team,” Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said in a news release. “Our focus has always been on cultivating a safe, innovation-minded and vibrant community built for big dreams. This recognition validates our intentional efforts to deliver world-class public services, foster a robust economic climate and maintain an unmatched quality of life. Carmel truly is the best place in America to call home.”
“It’s an honor to consistently rank as a top place to live in America,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said in a news release. “Being named as #2 best place to live is a testament to our focus on creating a community that keeps looking forward while building world-class quality of life amenities that exceed our residents’ expectations.”
The media company said this year’s list evaluated more than 850 of the country’s top cities.
Three other Indiana cities ranked in the top 100 in the list:
- Noblesville: No. 18
- Greenwood: No. 26
- Columbus: No. 69
- Fort Wayne: No. 210
- Muncie: No. 229
- Evansville: No. 249
