Homes and neighborhoods in Carmel are very similar to those in the Geist area. The White River separates Carmel from Fishes. Zionsville is a small, quaint village about 10 minutes west of Carmel. The objective of remaining small has been met by only issuing a relatively small number of building permits in recent years. Brownsburg, Avon, and Plainfield , in Hendricks County, offer small town atmospheres, being a couple miles west of the city limits but with easy access to the city.
Greenwood is the primary southern suburb.
Similar to Carmel in size and growth, it will continue to develop for many years to come. New Palestine is a small area with many very nice neighborhoods to the east of the city.