Young couples looking for the perfect spot to settle down near
Indianapolis are in luck, because we did the work for you. We looked at a whole bunch of data to narrow down 28 Indianapolis,
Indiana suburbs to the top 10 for young couples.
In these suburbs, you’ll find great amenities, safe streets, and close-knit communities just minutes from the city you love.
Let’s take a look at the winners.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 565
- Residents under age 5: 8.6 percent
- Median home value: $95,300
The small town of New Whiteland kicks off our list of the best Indianapolis suburbs for young couples with plenty of modest ranch style homes, bungalows, and craftsman style homes with room to grow.
Enjoy peaceful picnics by the lake at Country Gate Park, play on the playground at Tot Park, or enjoy a game of disc golf in East or West Park. Avid readers can check out a new book or attend an event at the Clark Pleasant Library Branch.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22 to 34: 23.8 percent
- Residents under age 5: 12.1 percent
The small suburb of Whitestown comes in second on our list with nearly a quarter of residents age 22 to 34. Home buyers have their pick of modern townhouses, and spacious craftsman, Tudor, and Colonial style homes.
Get to know the community and enjoy local talent at events like the Whitestown Brew Fest. Foodies can grab fresh local produce at the Farmer’s Market, and enjoy a picnic in Panther Park.
Key Stats:
- Residents married: 65 percent
- Residents under age 5: 8.8 percent
Young couples searching for the perfect home in Westfield have plenty of spacious options with room to grow. Tudor, craftsman, Colonial, and ranch style homes are common.
Active young couples will love picnics, bike rides, and strolls through Cool Creek Park. Avid readers can check out a new book or attend an event at the Westfield Washington Public Library.
Key Stats:
- Median household income: $90,437
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,010
With a population of just under 79,000, Fishers is the perfect suburb for young couples that want a balance of urban and suburban lifestyles. Home buyers will find everything from modern townhouses to classic Colonial and craftsman style homes.
Enjoy live local music and get to know new neighbors at community events at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Foodies can pick up fresh local produce at the Fishers Farmers Market, while avid readers check out a new book at the Fishers Public Library.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22 to 34: 19.2 percent
- Residents under age 5: 8 percent
Brownsburg earns the fifth spot on our list of the best Indianapolis suburbs for young coupes with plenty of spacious ranch, craftsman, farmhouse, and bungalow style homes.
Active young couples will love picnics, strolls, and bike rides through Arbuckle Acres Park, while avid readers check out a new book or attend an event at the Brownsburg Public Library.
Key Stats:
- High school graduation rate: 98 percent
- Residents married: 66.8 percent
- Median household income: $106,121
The sizeable city of Carmel comes in sixth on our list with one of the highest median household incomes of any place we ranked. Home buyers have a range of options, from modern townhouses to spacious Colonial and craftsman style homes with room to grow.
Pick up fresh local produce at the Carmel Farmers Market, or enjoy a picnic at the scenic Coxhall Gardens. Browsing the galleries, antique stores, and showrooms in Old Town Carmel’s thriving Arts & Design District is the perfect daytime date.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 266
- Residents married: 67.5 percent
- Median household income: $106,071
Zionsville earns a spot on our list with a low crime rate and high median household income. Home buyers have their pick of craftsman, farmhouse, bungalow, ranch, and cottage style homes.
Get to know new neighbors and enjoy local talent at community events like the Chili Cook-Off, or regular art walks on Main Street. Nature lovers will flock to the scenic trails at 72-acre Starkey Nature Park.
Key Stats:
- Median household income: $75,425
- Residents under age 5: 10.7 percent
Young couples looking for the perfect home in Avon have a range of options, including modern townhouses, modest ranch style homes, and spacious craftsman and Tudor style homes with room to grow.
Avid readers can check out a new book at the Avon-Washington Township Library, while nature loving young couples enjoy a fishing trip or picnic by the water in Avon Town Hall Park. Residents can also grab fresh local produce from the Avon Farmer’s Market.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22 to 34: 18.4 percent
- Residents under age 5: 8.3 percent
Young couples looking for the perfect home in Noblesville have a range of options, from affordable cottage and ranch style homes to spacious Colonial, craftsman, and farmhouse style homes with room to grow.
Enjoy a picnic and sunbathing at Morse Park & Beach, or enjoy live local music at the Summer Concert Series. Active young couples will flock to the 150-acre Forest Park, which boasts a nine-hole golf course, shelters with grills, a swimming pool, a volleyball area, tennis courts, and more.
Key Stats:
- Residents married: 66.8 percent
- Median household income: $73,205
Bargersville rounds out our list of the best Indianapolis suburbs for young couples with a range of options for home buyers. Ranch, bungalow, farmhouse, and craftsman style homes are common.
Get to know new neighbors and enjoy games, food, and entertainment at local events like the Harvest Moon Parade & Fall Festival. Residents also enjoy numerous dining and shopping options in Bargersville’s Main Street district.
Our Methodology
To create our list of the best Indianapolis suburbs for young couples, we took at look at the following important criteria:
Percentage of residents age 22-34
Percentage of residents married
Median household income
Median home value
Total crimes per 100k
High school graduation rate
Then, we ranked each Indianapolis suburb in the above categories and averaged the scores into one overall score. The suburbs with the lowest overall scores made up our 10 best Indianapolis suburbs for young couples.
Want to see how the other suburbs ranked? Check out the table below.
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