Carmel home values
Carmel at a glance
- Zillow’s Home Value Index puts the typical home at $559,500 (Aug 2026), +4.5% over the past 12 months and +31% over five years.
- The Census median home value in Carmel is about $441,000 — 75% above Indiana overall and 30% above the U.S. median.
- Median household income is about $131,400; median rent about $1,553/month.
- Neighborhood values range from $400K to $464K across 2 distinct ZIP codes.
Carmel home value trend
Over the 12 months to Aug 2026, typical home values in Carmel rose 4.5%, to about $559,500. That is 2.8 percentage points faster than Indiana (+1.6%). Values are at or near their highest level on record in this series. Over five years the typical home gained $131,400 in value (+31%).
Year-by-year values
| Month | Typical value | Change vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $559,500 | +4.5% |
| Aug 2025 | $535,500 | +2.7% |
| Aug 2024 | $521,500 | +2.6% |
| Aug 2023 | $508,400 | +2.2% |
| Aug 2022 | $497,400 | +16.2% |
| Aug 2021 | $428,100 | +16.8% |
| Aug 2020 | $366,500 | +5.2% |
| Aug 2019 | $348,400 | +3.0% |
| Aug 2018 | $338,200 | +4.1% |
| Aug 2017 | $324,900 | +3.9% |
| Aug 2016 | $312,500 | — |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed & seasonally adjusted. Areas with several ZIPs: population-weighted.
About Carmel
Carmel is a suburban city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, immediately north of Indianapolis. With a population of 99,757 as of the 2020 census, the city spans 49 square miles (130 km2) across Clay Township and is bordered by the White River to the east and the Boone County line to the west.
Source: en.wikipedia.org (CC BY-SA)
Carmel home value score
from local value, rent & income
In Carmel (3 ZIPs), prices are high relative to rents (a low gross yield), and homes are moderately priced against local incomes.
How the Value Score is built
Computed figures
A transparent value snapshot — computed from U.S. Census ACS (2023) for Carmel (3 ZIPs): home value, gross rent and household income. It is not a market-timing or appreciation forecast.
Carmel neighborhoods compared
| Name | Home value | 1-yr | Income | Rent | Price / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Design District city data | $459K | +4.8% | $151K | $1,597 | 3.0× |
| Brookshire city data | $459K | +4.8% | $151K | $1,597 | 3.0× |
| City Center ZIP 46032 · shared | $464K | +5.4% | $123K | $1,522 | 3.8× |
| East Carmel ZIP 46032 · shared | $464K | +5.4% | $123K | $1,522 | 3.8× |
| Hazel Dell city data | $459K | +4.8% | $151K | $1,597 | 3.0× |
| Homeplace city data | $459K | +4.8% | $151K | $1,597 | 3.0× |
| Monon Trail corridor city data | $459K | +4.8% | $151K | $1,597 | 3.0× |
| Towne Road | $400K | +3.3% | $124K | $1,550 | 3.2× |
| Village of WestClay city data | $459K | +4.8% | $151K | $1,597 | 3.0× |
| West Carmel ZIP 46032 · shared | $464K | +5.4% | $123K | $1,522 | 3.8× |
Home value, income and rent: Census ACS medians; 1-yr: Zillow ZHVI change over 12 months. Tap a column heading to sort.
Carmel vs Indiana and the U.S.
| Carmel | Indiana | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical value (Zillow, Aug 2026) | $559,500 | $298,000 | — |
| 1-year change | +4.5% | +1.6% | — |
| 5-year change | +31% | +25% | — |
| Median home value (Census) | $441,000 | $251,400 | $340,200 |
| Median household income | $131,400 | $80,700 | $78,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,553/mo | $1,177/mo | $1,406/mo |
| Price-to-income ratio | 3.4× | 3.1× | 4.3× |
| Gross rental yield | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Rent as share of income | 14% | 18% | 21% |
| Mortgage payment* | $2,230/mo | $1,271/mo | $1,720/mo |
Census figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates; areas spanning several ZIPs use population-weighted averages of ZIP medians, and city/state columns cover the ZIPs of the places listed on this site. Zillow: ZHVI. *Principal & interest on the Census median value, 20% down, 6.5% fixed, 30 years.
What it costs to buy a home in Carmel
At today’s typical value of $559,500 (Zillow, Aug 2026), a buyer putting 20% down ($111,900) and financing the rest at 6.5% over 30 years would pay about $2,829 a month in principal and interest — 26% of the median household income here. That sits within the common 28% guideline, so the typical home is within reach of a typical local household. The median rent is $1,553/month, so owning costs roughly 82% more per month than renting, before taxes, insurance and upkeep — the trade-off is building equity.
Estimate only: excludes property tax, insurance, HOA and PMI, which vary by property. Incomes and rents are the latest Census (ACS 2023) figures. Run your own numbers in the estimator below.
What this means for buyers, sellers and investors in Carmel
Buyers
Homes cost about 3.4× the local median income — affordable by national standards, so first-time buyers have a realistic path in.
Sellers
Values are up 4.5% on the year, so recent sales support your price — and get a home-specific estimate: condition and size move the number more than the area average.
Investors
A gross rental yield of 4.2% is low — this is an appreciation play rather than a cash-flow market.
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About this data
Data last updated: September 2026.
Current values and trends use the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — the typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed and seasonally adjusted — through Aug 2026. It is refreshed monthly.
Median values, incomes, rents, housing stock and commutes come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates at ZIP Code Tabulation Area level. City and state figures are population-weighted averages of their ZIPs.
The Value Score (0–10) blends gross rental yield and price-to-income affordability. It is a value snapshot, not a forecast.
Mortgage figures assume 20% down and a 6.5% fixed 30-year loan, principal and interest only.
These are area-level statistics, not an appraisal of any individual property, and not financial advice.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS · Zillow ZHVI.