Carlisle, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,460 Population 1,534/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $38,496 per capita
$185,400 Home Value $285,770 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
38 Violent Crime/100K 263 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlisle, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$38,496 per capita
Home Value
$185,400
34% below
Zillow: $285,770
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
90% below
263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
93%
Home Value
66%
Rent
75%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlisle 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

Carlisle residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,496. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carlisle is $185,400 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,770. Median rent is $872/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Carlisle reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 263/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population5,460
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,534/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$38,496
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,400
Rent$872
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$285,770
Housing Units2,435
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent38/100K
Property263/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation689 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlisle was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.