At a Glance
Median Income
$48,592
$28,212 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $205,544
Median Rent
$788/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 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+
3.5 / 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 $48,592 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,212. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carbondale is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,544. Median rent is $788/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Carbondale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Carbondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carbondale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,820
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,722/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,592
Per Capita$28,212
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$788
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$205,544
Housing Units4,496
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,045 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Carbondale was founded in 1824.
The median home in Carbondale was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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