At a Glance
Median Income
$70,217
$31,927 per capita
Home Value
$211,200
Zillow: $220,606
Median Rent
$924/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
415/100K
2,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.8% smoking rate
How Carencro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carencro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carencro 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
Carencro residents earn a median household income of $70,217 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,927. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carencro is $211,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,606. Median rent is $924/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Carencro reports 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,045/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Carencro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carencro has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population10,882
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,217
Per Capita$31,927
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,200
Rent$924
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$220,606
Housing Units4,686
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent415/100K
Property2,045/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation47 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Carencro was founded in 1765.
The median home in Carencro was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.