At a Glance
Median Income
$63,826
$31,928 per capita
Home Value
$177,800
Zillow: $314,298
Median Rent
$871/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
1,680/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Carleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carleton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carleton residents earn a median household income of $63,826 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,928. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carleton is $177,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,298. Median rent is $871/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Carleton reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,680/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Carleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carleton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,635
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,662/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,826
Per Capita$31,928
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,800
Rent$871
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$314,298
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property1,680/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation615 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Carleton was founded in 1872.
The median home in Carleton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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