At a Glance
Median Income
$130,063
$66,627 per capita
Home Value
$743,800
Zillow: $866,867
Median Rent
$2,291/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
8.2% smoking rate
How Carle Place Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carle Place's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carle Place a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carle Place residents earn a median household income of $130,063 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,627. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carle Place is $743,800 , 164% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $866,867. Median rent is $2,291/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
49.2% of adults in Carle Place hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carle Place has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population5,094
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density5,306/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.4%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,063
Per Capita$66,627
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$743,800
Rent$2,291
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$866,867
Housing Units2,038
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation88 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Carle Place was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
25.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.