This year, the town of Fishers was named 11th Best Place in America to Move by Forbes Magazine and Top 100 Best Places to Live in America by Relocate America.

Press Release

November 20, 2009

FISHERS, INDIANA – Fishers was named the best place to raise kids in Indiana by BusinessWeek. The worldwide business magazine annually studies and ranks children-friendly communities throughout the country. The study focused on school test scores, air quality, affordability, job growth, and safety.

“It’s always an honor to be recognized nationally for qualities that make Fishers a wonderful place to live,” said Scott Faultless, Fishers Town Council President. “I would like to thank all of the residents, business owners, HSE Schools and Town employees for their efforts in consistently making our Town a great place to live and grow your business as recognized by objective periodicals.”

BusinessWeek picked one top community in each state followed by two runners-up. Indiana’s runners-up were Mishawaka and Carmel. The BusinessWeek accolade comes on the heels of several recognitions the Town of Fishers has received by national publications:

2009:
Best Place in Indiana to Raise Kids – BusinessWeek
11th Best Place in America to Move – Forbes Magazine
Top 100 Best Places to Live in America – Relocate America

2008:
10th Best Place to Live – Money Magazine
Hamilton County named Best Place in the Country to Raise a Family Forbes Magazine

2007:
Best Affordable Suburb – BusinessWeek Magazine

2006:
33rd Best Place to Live in America – Money Magazine
Top 100 Best Places to Live or Relocate – RelocateAmerica.com
America’s Top Rated 110 Smaller Cities Award – Researchandmarkets.com

2005:
\24th Best Place to Live in America – Money Magazine

Source: Town of Fishers