Carlls Corner, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Carlls Corner is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 845. Residents earn $80,500 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
845 Population 506/sq mi density
$80,500 Median Income $39,575 per capita
$196,400 Home Value
$1,652 Median Rent 49.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,400 home value, $1,652/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,500
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $196,400
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.6%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,652
42% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Carlls Corner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population845
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,500
Per Capita$39,575
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$8,514M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,400
Rent$1,652
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units370
Rent Burden49.3%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Uninsured14.9%
Smoking17.1%
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation111 ft (34 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.7%
Libraries4

Is Carlls Corner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carlls Corner receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate. Carlls Corner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carlls Corner is $80,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carlls Corner is $196,400, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,652 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Carlls Corner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 11.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Carlls Corner has a population of 845 with a density of 506 people per square mile. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.1%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 17.3% Black.

Population

845
Total Population
506
People / sq mi
41.7yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Carlls Corner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.4%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.6%
13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carlls Corner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carlls Corner is $80,500, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Carlls Corner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,500
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,575
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
IRS Avg AGI$59,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,763
County GDP$8,514M

Business (County)

Restaurants243
Healthcare408
Retail478
Manufacturing152

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,658
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Carlls Corner is $196,400, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,652 (42% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,400
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,652
42% above US avg
Rent Burden49.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Housing Units370
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,658
90% above US avg
Effective Rate3.39%
In Carlls Corner, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% of residents lack health insurance. 17.1% are current smokers. 18.7% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Carlls Corner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.9%
Cancer6.8%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.1%
22% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep41.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Uninsured14.9%
73% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits59.7%
Premature Death10,760/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access88.9%
Healthcare Facilities408
Carlls Corner has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.7 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall11.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation111 ft (34 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates39.4659°N, 75.2036°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34011
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.8-point margin. 78.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.3%
D 47.6%

Winner: Republican by 3.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.6%
27% below US avg
High School+93.3%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density506/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.7%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities408
Restaurants243
Retail Stores478

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

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