Carlton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
891 Population 234/sq mi density
$61,944 Median Income $35,765 per capita
$205,300 Home Value $336,745 Zillow
$914 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$205,300 home value, $914/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,944
18% below
$35,765 per capita
Home Value
$205,300
27% below
Zillow: $336,745
Median Rent
$914/mo
21% below
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Carlton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
73%
Rent
79%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlton 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

Carlton residents earn a median household income of $61,944 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,765. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carlton is $205,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,745. Median rent is $914/month, with 33.6% 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 1962.

Education

20.1% of adults in Carlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carlton has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population891
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,944
Per Capita$35,765
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,300
Rent$914
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$336,745
Housing Units428
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,092 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlton was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.