The Major Metros Top 20 in Indiana

1. Indianapolis: State capital and the only “First Class” city; a sports and logistics giant.

2. Fort Wayne: A major hub for defense, insurance, and the famous Children’s Zoo.

3. Evansville: The commercial and medical “capital” of Southwest Indiana on the Ohio River.

4. Fishers: A high-growth, affluent tech suburb with top-tier parks and schools.

5. Carmel: Nationally recognized for its roundabouts, arts district, and high quality of life.

6. South Bend: Home to the University of Notre Dame and a tech-revitalized downtown.

7. Bloomington: A lively, hilly college town hosting Indiana University.

8. Noblesville: A blend of historic courthouse charm and modern outdoor concert venues.

9. Hammond: A massive industrial and residential center in the Chicago-land area.

10. Lafayette: A diverse manufacturing city and twin to West Lafayette.

11. Westfield: One of the fastest-growing cities in the US; home to Grand Park Sports Campus.

12. Greenwood: The primary shopping and residential anchor of Indy’s south side.

13. Gary: The “Steel City”; a major port on Lake Michigan with a rich musical history.

14. Muncie: Home to Ball State University and historically a center for glass manufacturing.

15. Kokomo: The “City of Firsts,” famous for automotive innovation (Haynes Apperson).

16. Terre Haute: A historic river city and home to Indiana State University.

17. Anderson: A former manufacturing hub transitioning into healthcare and education.

18. Jeffersonville: Booming riverfront city across from Louisville with high-end dining.

19. Elkhart: The “RV Capital of the World,” producing most of the nation’s motorhomes.

20. Columbus: Internationally renowned for its world-class modern architecture.

Mid-Sized Cities

21. Mishawaka: A major retail corridor and residential neighbor to South Bend.

22. Lawrence: Home to Fort Harrison State Park and a former military base.

23. West Lafayette: The home of Purdue University; highly global and academic.

24. Portage: A port city on Lake Michigan with a strong industrial and park presence.

25. New Albany: A historic river city known for its “Mansion Row” and arts scene.

26. Crown Point: The “Hub City” and Lake County’s historic judicial center.

27. Valparaiso: A classic university town with a vibrant downtown and Popcorn Festival.

28. Richmond: Once a recording hub for jazz and blues; known as the “Rose City.”

29. Goshen: A center for the RV industry and Mennonite culture with a great downtown.

30. Michigan City: A tourist favorite for its lighthouse, beaches, and Indiana Dunes.

31. Hobart: Home to Lake George and a gateway to the Indiana Dunes.

32. Marion: Known for its historic architecture and the birthplace of James Dean.

33. Greenfield: Birthplace of James Whitcomb Riley, the “Hoosier Poet.”

34. Franklin: A college town (Franklin College) with one of the best historic downtowns.

35. East Chicago: A dense, industrial powerhouse with a heavy steel-making legacy.

36. Seymour: Known as the “Crossroads of the Crossroads” and home to John Mellencamp.

37. La Porte: The “City of Lakes,” surrounded by several natural bodies of water.

38. Shelbyville: A historic horse-racing and agricultural hub southeast of Indy.

39. Logansport: A historic railroad city at the confluence of the Wabash and Eel rivers.

40. Lebanon: A fast-growing city on I-65 with a classic courthouse square.

41. New Castle: Home to the world’s largest high school gymnasium.

42. Huntington: Known as the “Lime City” for its historic limestone quarries.

43. Jasper: A major center for wood manufacturing and German heritage.

44. Crawfordsville: Home to Wabash College and the “Ben-Hur” author Lew Wallace.

45. Vincennes: Indiana’s first city and original territorial capital.

46. Frankfort: Known as the “Home of the Hot Dogs” (after the high school mascot).

47. New Haven: An eastern neighbor to Fort Wayne with a strong canal history.

48. Warsaw: The “Orthopedic Capital of the World,” housing major medical giants.

49. Beech Grove: An enclave within Indianapolis known for its massive Amtrak facility.

50. Auburn: Famous for its classic car museum (Auburn Cord Duesenberg).

51. Bedford: The “Limestone Capital of the World”; source of stone for DC landmarks.

52. Connersville: A historic manufacturing city formerly known as “Little Detroit.”

53. Lake Station: A residential community in Northwest Indiana near the I-94 corridor.

54. Washington: A historic railroad and coal town in Southwestern Indiana.

55. Greensburg: Famous for the tree growing out of its courthouse tower.

56. Madison: A gorgeous, perfectly preserved 19th-century Ohio River town.

57. Martinsville: Once a “Mineral Springs” spa destination for the wealthy.

58. Plymouth: Host of the massive annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival.

59. Peru: The former “Circus Capital of the World” and winter home for traveling shows.

60. Bluffton: A Wells County hub known for its beautiful River greenway.

Smaller Regional Cities

61. Kendallville: An industrial and agricultural center in Northeast Indiana.

62. Wabash: The first city in the world to be lit by electricity (arc lamps).

63. Columbia City: A quintessential “small town” county seat near Fort Wayne.

64. Decatur: A manufacturing city known for boat building.

65. Greencastle: Home to DePauw University and a historic downtown district.

66. Angola: A northern tourism hub surrounded by 101 glacial lakes.

67. Charlestown: A former munitions manufacturing site turned high-growth suburb.

68. Elwood: Historically known for its natural gas and tomato canning.

69. Princeton: Home to a massive Toyota manufacturing plant.

70. Brazil: Named for the country of Brazil during its revolution; a clay-products hub.

71. Tell City: Founded by Swiss immigrants and named after William Tell.

72. Scottsburg: A regional commercial hub for Scott County.

73. Batesville: Home to Hillenbrand and famous for furniture and casket making.

74. Nappanee: A center of Amish tourism and RV manufacturing.

75. Mount Vernon: A busy river port at the southernmost tip of the state.

76. North Vernon: A historic rail crossroads in scenic Jennings County.

77. Salem: Known for the Salem Speedway and historic John Hay Center.

78. Portland: Home of the world’s largest gas engine and tractor show.

79. Rushville: A historic farming town; headquarters for Wendell Willkie’s campaign.

80. Boonville: Where Abraham Lincoln studied law while living in Indiana.

81. Hartford City: A former glass and paper manufacturing center.

82. Huntingburg: A classic movie set town (used in A League of Their Own).

83. Tipton: Known for its fertile soil and the annual Pork Festival.

84. Alexandria: A former gas-boom town; home to the “World’s Largest Ball of Paint.”

85. Winchester: Famous for Wick’s Pies and the high-banked Winchester Speedway.

86. Clinton: A coal-mining town with a deep Italian heritage and Little Italy Festival.

87. Rensselaer: Home to Saint Joseph’s College and many colorful downtown murals.

88. Gas City: Named for the natural gas boom that defined its history.

89. Whiting: A lakefront city home to the historic BP refinery and Pierogi Fest.

90. Ligonier: Known for its “Murals of Fashion” and Marshmallow Festival.

91. Mitchell: The birthplace of astronaut Gus Grissom.

92. Lawrenceburg: A river city with a major casino and historic distillery.

93. Monticello: Home to Indiana Beach amusement park on Lake Shafer.

94. Sullivan: A coal-country town near the Wabash River.

95. Berne: A Swiss-heritage town famous for its clock tower and Muenster cheese.

96. Austin: A small city in Scott County with a history in canning.

97. Knox: A rural city serving as the gateway to Bass Lake.

98. Garrett: A historic railroad town in DeKalb County.

99. Union City: A town split down the middle between Indiana and Ohio.

100. Attica: A historic river town known for its sandstone architecture.

101. Petersburg: A coal-mining and agricultural town in Pike County.

102. Aurora: A river city famous for its “Hillforest” mansion.

103. Loogootee: A small Catholic community in Martin County.

104. Delphi: Famous for its historic canal and bridge trails.

105. Bicknell: A historic coal-mining community in Knox County.

106. Covington: A river city with one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state.

107. Butler: A historic transportation hub in the northeast corner.

108. Jasonville: Gateway to Shakamak State Park.

109. Oakland City: Home to Oakland City University.

110. Dunkirk: Known as the “Glass Capital of the World.”

111. Rockport: A river town where Lincoln launched his flatboat to New Orleans.

112. Ligonier: (Often cited for its history in fashion and manufacturing).

113. Rising Sun: A small river city with a historic downtown and casino.

114. Montpelier: A classic small city in Blackford County.

115. Southport: A tiny city completely surrounded by Indianapolis.

116. Jonesboro: A Grant County community adjacent to Gas City.

117. Woodburn: A small farming city near the Ohio border.

118. Cannelton: Home to the massive historic Cannelton Cotton Mill.

119. Austin: (Small residential city in Scott County).

120. New Haven: (Eastern suburb of Fort Wayne).