At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$31,633 per capita
Home Value
$174,600
Zillow: $341,528
Median Rent
$888/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.0% smoking rate
How Carlos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlos a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carlos residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,633. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlos is $174,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,528. Median rent is $888/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
9.1% of adults in Carlos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlos has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population465
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,033/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$31,633
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,600
Rent$888
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$341,528
Housing Units196
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation1,369 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Carlos was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.