New Carlisle, IN, a small city located in St. Joseph County, has an estimated population of about 5,000 people. Despite its relatively small size, New Carlisle is highly ranked according to the US Census Bureau and BestPlaces. According to the rankings provided by BestPlaces, New Carlisle ranks highly in terms of housing affordability and cost of living. The median home value for the city is just over $150,000, which is significantly lower than the national median home value of over $200,000. Additionally, housing costs make up only about 16% of the average resident's income here compared to 22% nationally. Similarly favorable rankings come from other factors such as crime rates and education level; New Carlisle's violent crime rate is well below the national average at 0.1 per 1,000 residents compared to 3.7 across the US., and 95% of adults in this city have at least a high school diploma or equivalent compared to 85% nationally. The overall quality of life here is therefore quite good thanks to its many desirable rankings.
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