At a Glance
Median Income
$34,858
$24,222 per capita
Home Value
$132,600
Zillow: $184,572
Median Rent
$658/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
2,335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Carlisle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlisle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlisle a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carlisle residents earn a median household income of $34,858 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,222. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,416 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlisle is $132,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,572. Median rent is $658/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Carlisle reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,335/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,175
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,858
Per Capita$24,222
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$2,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$828
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,600
Rent$658
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$184,572
Housing Units1,053
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property2,335/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary504/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,867/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation240 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Carlisle was founded in 1878.
The median home in Carlisle was built in 1978.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.