At a Glance
Median Income
$94,300
$54,170 per capita
Home Value
$796,100
Zillow: $1,415,112
Median Rent
$2,255/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
1,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carbondale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.7% (25% 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 $1,415,112. 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 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,109/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,553
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density3,150/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,300
Per Capita$54,170
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$5,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
D
Home Value$796,100
Rent$2,255
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$1,415,112
Housing Units2,965
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property1,109/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,202 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Carbondale was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.