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Carbondale, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Owen Williams

Working remotely from Carbondale

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 21,813 people. Poverty rate is 20.6%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $124,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it...

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Isaiah Nguyen

Things that make Carbondale unique

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $750/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $124,800 on average. The median home value here is around $124,800, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be roug...

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Emma Cooper

Carbondale quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Carbondale sits at 824.0 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

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Isaiah Nguyen

Is Carbondale still affordable?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Carbondale sits at 824.0 per 100K. Rent is about $750/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neig...

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Brielle Martinez

Moving to Carbondale -what should I know?

I work in marketing and Crime rate is something to consider -Carbondale sits at 824.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Rent is about $750/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this...

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Emma Cooper

Anyone work in healthcare in Carbondale?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $29,670, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 20.6%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $750/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. The suburbs are where m...

3 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Emma Cooper

Things that make Carbondale unique

So, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

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Kai N.

Working in Carbondale -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $124,800 on average. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Owen Williams

Couple moving to Carbondale from out of state

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $124,800, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $750/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

3 replies 7 upvotes moving
Michael G.

Is Carbondale worth moving to in 2026?

I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $124,800, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $750/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Carbondale sits at 824.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Public transit...

6 replies 2 upvotes moving
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