Carbondale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
Carbondale, PA
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 $48,592 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,212. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above 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 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 304/100K.
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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.