Safe, fun, affordable and growing are some of the qualities Westfield Indianapossessed by Hamilton County that led to it being voted the best place in America to raise a family by Forbes Magazine. According to Forbes, “All earn high marks for their low cost of living, reasonably priced homes and short commute times. They also offer terrific schools, one of the most important characteristics to consider when choosing a place to raise a family.”


Forbes officially ranked based on the following 10 points:

¨       cost of living

¨       graduation rate

¨       standardized scores

¨       home price

¨       property tax rate as a percentage of median home price

¨       percentage of homes occupied by owner

¨       per-capita income

¨       air quality

¨       crime rate

¨       commute time


Hamilton County includes many communities, such as Carmel, Westfield, and Fishers – all areas where Estridge has been building homes and neighborhoods for many years.


To be considered both one of America’s most affordable housing market and the Best Place to Raise a Family in 2008 is a very big honor for Indianapolis and Hamilton County residents.


Learn more about Hamilton County, Indiana.