2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Noblesville

Indiana (IN)
Best for: Households seeking a growing Indianapolis-area community
Noblesville IN 2027 livability
Small City
2027 CITY CLASSSmall City25,000–99,999 residents
Modern Livability74.4/ 100
AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population76,111
Median Home$349,700
Median Rent$1,389
Median Household Income$104,047
Cost of LivingRPP 95.7 (US=100; BEA 2024; metro area)
Average Commute26.6 min (ACS 2020-2024)
Unemployment2.9% (ACS 2020-2024; civilian labor force)
Metro AreaIndianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

74.4overall
Housing & Financial Reality92.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living79.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability84.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity78.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness79.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place72.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion51.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape74.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging78.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment53.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture67.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity78.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionACS average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes (2020-2024, excluding workers at home). Workplace location and departure time still determine individual travel. This is a commute measure, not a live traffic-delay index.
Weekend EscapeForest Park provides trails, picnic areas and public recreation. Regional trips depend on travel time and seasonal conditions.
WalkabilityCitywide Walk Score 15/100 (directory checked October 2026). Many errands require a car; selected centers may be more walkable.
Airport AccessIndianapolis International Airport (IND) is a regional air-travel option. Check the airport for current destinations; no drive-time estimate is assumed.
Outdoor AccessForest Park provides trails, picnic areas and public recreation.
Healthcare AccessRiverview Health Noblesville Hospital provides a local or nearby hospital option. Check insurance networks, service availability and specialist access individually.
Air QualityAir quality changes by day and season. Check AirNow for local ozone and fine-particle conditions, particularly during heat or smoke events; no citywide annual AQI rating is assigned here.
Third Places / Social LifeNoblesville's parks and recreation facilities provide public gathering spaces. A city with a traditional center and expanding suburban neighborhoods. The mix of libraries, cafes and community activities varies by neighborhood.
EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Growing: +1.1% population change from 2024 to 2025 (same Census vintage). This describes population only, not a forecast.
WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Noblesville has 76,111 residents in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate and is #508 in the incorporated-place population ranking used for this batch. The ACS 2020-2024 estimates report a median owner-occupied home value of $349,700, median monthly gross rent of $1,389, and median household income of $104,047. These are survey-period estimates, not current listings or asking rents. Forest Park provides trails, picnic areas and public recreation. Livability scores are provisional editorial assessments for review, not official Census ratings.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

A city with a traditional center and expanding suburban neighborhoods.

STRENGTHS

Where it shines

Median home value below four times median household income; Regional price level below the U.S. benchmark; Access to Riverview Health Noblesville Hospital; Forest Park provides trails, picnic areas and public recreation.

TRADEOFFS

Where it falls short

Car dependence, winter weather and growth-related traffic.

ALL 2027 RANKINGS

Where Noblesville ranks