Carlisle, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
438 Population 308/sq mi density
$59,750 Median Income $21,814 per capita
$68,000 Home Value $107,239 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $871/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlisle, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,750
20% below
$21,814 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
76% below
Zillow: $107,239
Median Rent
$871/mo
25% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
46% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°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
80%
Home Value
24%
Rent
75%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlisle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,814. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% 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 $107,239. 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.

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 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population438
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$21,814
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$871
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$107,239
Housing Units236
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death16,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation454 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute40 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlisle was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.