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Carlisle, PA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Thomas Rogers

Is it worth buying in Carlisle?

Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $59,742, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Carlisle sits at 195.0 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than you...

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Thomas Rogers

Is Carlisle worth it salary-wise?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $212,400 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $986/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 21,335 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost ...

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Hannah Howard

Honest thoughts on life in Carlisle

My partner and I are Rent is about $986/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Alexa Clark

Is Carlisle getting better or worse?

Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $212,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $986 for rent here. Household incomes average around $59,742 in Carlisle. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

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Thomas Rogers

Day-to-day life in Carlisle, PA

First post here. Median household income is $59,742, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $59,742 in Carlisle. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for bet...

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Isabella Turner

Things that make Carlisle unique

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $212,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs ...

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Riley Young

Carlisle quality of life -am I missing something?

Alright, Household incomes average around $59,742 in Carlisle. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are gen...

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dominic_fan

Best kept secrets of Carlisle, PA

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Carlisle sits at 195.0 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent cit...

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Chloe

Should I move to Carlisle or stay in Baltimore?

Hello, I'm a 49-year-old marketing manager and Homes are going for about $212,400 on average. The median home value here is around $212,400, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is...

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