At a Glance
Median Income
$98,333
$41,072 per capita
Home Value
$208,100
Zillow: $283,245
Median Rent
$896/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carlisle residents earn a median household income of $98,333 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,072. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlisle is $208,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,245. Median rent is $896/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Carlisle reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 969/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,187
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,333
Per Capita$41,072
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,100
Rent$896
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$283,245
Housing Units1,595
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property969/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault115/100K
Burglary208/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation777 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Carlisle was founded in 1851.
The median home in Carlisle was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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