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Noblesville is a mid-sized city of 70,442 in Indiana, with a median household income of $99,458
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Noblesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Noblesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Noblesville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.6
Noblesville's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Noblesville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Noblesville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$295,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,202
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$99,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Noblesville's violent crime rate is 83.8 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.8 /100k
Property Crime
538.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Noblesville is served primarily by Noblesville Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Noblesville, IN
National Avg
School District
Noblesville Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
50.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Noblesville sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Noblesville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Noblesville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $295,700 and median rent is $1,202/month.
Noblesville's violent crime rate is 83.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 538.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Noblesville are operated by Noblesville Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 50.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Noblesville, IN has a population of 70,442, a median household income of $99,458, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Noblesville averages 34.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Noblesville, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 46060, 46062.
The population of Noblesville, Indiana is 70,442 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Noblesville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $295,700, median household income $99,458, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Noblesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
