Carbondale, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Garfield County County
Carbondale, CO
At a Glance
How Carbondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carbondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carbondale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carbondale residents earn a median household income of $94,300 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,170. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carbondale is $796,100 , 182% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,465,714. Median rent is $2,255/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Carbondale reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 648/100K.
Education
56.3% of adults in Carbondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carbondale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.