At a Glance
Median Income
$39,239
$26,547 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
Zillow: $555,387
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlsborg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,135
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,071/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born4.2%
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%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death3,315/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
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.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.