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Carlton, MN
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Carlton, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Carlton a Good Place to Live?
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 6.6% (83% 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 $317,252. 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.
Safety & Crime
Carlton reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,081/100K.
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 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.