At a Glance
Median Income
$59,750
$21,814 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
Zillow: $107,239
Median Rent
$871/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
16.9% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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.