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Carlisle, SC
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Carlisle, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Carlisle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carlisle residents earn a median household income of $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,814. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlisle is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,319. Median rent is $871/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Carlisle reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,218/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.