At a Glance
Median Income
$81,648
$43,569 per capita
Home Value
$626,400
Zillow: $635,595
Violent Crime
106/100K
1,953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
273 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlton 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
Carlton residents earn a median household income of $81,648 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,569. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,394 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlton is $626,400 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $635,595. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Carlton reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,953/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Carlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,648
Per Capita$43,569
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,926M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
C
Home Value$626,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$635,595
Housing Units269
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property1,953/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,195/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,177 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Carlton was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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