The Town FilesNoblesville, Indiana
City in Hamilton County · population 69,604 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $349,700
- Household income
- $104,047
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 35.9
Noblesville is a city of 69,604 people in Hamilton County, Indiana. The median home is worth $349,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 96% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 78% of Indiana towns.
How Noblesville ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Noblesville is worth $349,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $104,047, which is more affordable than 10% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,389 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Noblesville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,389 | $888 |
| Median household income | $104,047 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Noblesville
| People | Noblesville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Noblesville
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.3 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Noblesville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 36 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 108 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 2, 2009.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 163,937 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,787 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Noblesville itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Noblesville
15 public schools with 12,188 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School | 9-12 | 3,227 | 16.6 |
| Noblesville West Middle School | 6-8 | 1,362 | 14.8 |
| Noblesville East Middle School | 6-8 | 1,070 | 12.9 |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 908 | 14.6 |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | PK-5 | 882 | 18.8 |
| Promise Road Elementary | PK-5 | 813 | 17.3 |
| White River Elementary School | PK-5 | 636 | 14.5 |
| Deer Creek Elementary | PK-4 | 629 | 16.1 |
| Hazel Dell Elementary School | PK-5 | 628 | 16.1 |
| Options Indiana (charter) | 6-12 | 603 | 22.3 |
| Stony Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 584 | 17.7 |
| North Elementary School | PK-5 | 460 | 13.5 |
Towns near Noblesville
- Fishers, IN5.5 mi · 98,977 people · home $391,000
- Cicero, IN6.1 mi · 5,301 people · home $282,100
- Westfield, IN7.8 mi · 46,410 people · home $425,700
- Carmel, IN9.0 mi · 99,757 people · home $486,800
- McCordsville, IN10.7 mi · 8,503 people · home $345,400
- Fortville, IN11.4 mi · 4,784 people · home $254,900
- Lawrence, IN11.8 mi · 49,370 people · home $230,100
- Sheridan, IN12.7 mi · 3,106 people · home $195,600
Noblesville questions
Is Noblesville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Noblesville scores better for retirees than 53% of Indiana towns and quieter than 15%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Noblesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Noblesville is valued at $349,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,047, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,389 a month.
What is the weather like in Noblesville?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 20.3 inches of snow.
Does Noblesville get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Noblesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)