At a Glance
Median Income
$94,854
$49,947 per capita
Home Value
$523,800
Zillow: $675,048
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
1,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
10.8% smoking rate
How Carlstadt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlstadt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlstadt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carlstadt residents earn a median household income of $94,854 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,947. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlstadt is $523,800 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $675,048. Median rent is $1,503/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Carlstadt reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,563/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Carlstadt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlstadt has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,343
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,606/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born19.9%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,854
Per Capita$49,947
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$523,800
Rent$1,503
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$675,048
Housing Units2,762
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property1,563/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Carlstadt was built in 1955.
17.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
19.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.