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Carlsborg, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · San Juan County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,135 Population 1,071/sq mi density
$39,239 Median Income $26,547 per capita
$262,500 Home Value $555,387 Zillow
$1,315 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
120 Violent Crime/100K 5,507 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$39,239 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, $1,315/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlsborg, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,239
48% below
$26,547 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
7% below
Zillow: $555,387
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
13% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
68% below
5,507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Carlsborg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carlsborg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
93%
Rent
113%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlsborg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carlsborg residents earn a median household income of $39,239 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,547. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carlsborg is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,387. Median rent is $1,315/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Carlsborg reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,507/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Carlsborg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carlsborg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population1,135
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,071/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,239
Per Capita$26,547
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

C+
Home Value$262,500
Rent$1,315
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$555,387
Housing Units512
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent120/100K
Property5,507/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death3,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation206 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlsborg was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is William R Fairchild International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.