At a Glance
Median Income
$94,227
$42,758 per capita
Home Value
$400,600
Zillow: $554,444
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
1,859/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
258 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $94,227 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,758. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlton is $400,600 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,444. Median rent is $1,625/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Carlton reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,859/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Carlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,378
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2,702/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,227
Per Capita$42,758
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A
Home Value$400,600
Rent$1,625
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$554,444
Housing Units852
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property1,859/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary272/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation196 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Carlton was founded in 1899.
The median home in Carlton was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Portland International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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