The Art of Distinction Blog by Encore Sotheby's International Realty

We are thrilled to share that several Indiana cities have again been named to WalletHub’s “2025 Best Small Cities in America” rankings. Carmel (#1), Westfield (#5), and Fishers (#6) emerged in the top ten small cities, with Noblesville (#19), Zionsville (#37), and Brownsburg (#40) also impressively being recognized in the top 3% of all 1,300+ communities included in the rankings. In the evolving landscape of American real estate, small cities are attracting an increasing number of buyers with economic vitality, elevated quality of life, and top rankings for safety, education, and affordability. WalletHub’s report considers over 1,300 American cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 people, evaluating 45 key quality of life indicators.

WalletHub Ranking

WalletHub evaluated 1,318 cities across five foundational dimensions, further subdivided into 45 metrics supporting these overall scores.

• Affordability, including the Median Household Income and Cost of Living
• Economic Health, including Job Growth, Unemployment Rate, and and Population Growth
• Education and Health, including School System Quality and Limited Access to Healthy Foods
• Quality of Life, including Average Commute Time, Number of Attractions, and Number of Parks
• Safety, including the Violent Crime Rate and Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths Per Capita

Further metrics can be found in the full WalletHub report. Each city’s data was weighted and graded on a 100-point scale to detemine overall desirability.

Hoosier Pride & Expert Real Estate Guidance

If you, or anyone you know, is considering moving to Indiana, we would be honored to guide them in finding the perfect community and spot to call home.

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Encore Sotheby’s International Realty is a boutique residential real estate brokerage providing home sellers and buyers with a luxury level of service in Indiana and beyond. Specializing in the central, northeast and northwest regions of Indiana, the firm operates out of offices in Carmel, Indianapolis, Zionsville and Fort Wayne. Backed by the world-class Sotheby’s International Realty brand, clients benefit from local expertise with global reach. For all of your real estate needs, call 317.660.4444 or visit encoresothebysrealty.com.