At a Glance
Median Income
$92,004
$37,281 per capita
Home Value
$152,400
Zillow: $197,057
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
45.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.9% smoking rate
How Carlyss Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlyss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlyss a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carlyss residents earn a median household income of $92,004 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,281. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,056 business establishments, including 460 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlyss is $152,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,057. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 45.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
17.1% of adults in Carlyss hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlyss has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population5,184
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,004
Per Capita$37,281
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,400
Rent$1,142
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$197,057
Housing Units2,275
Rent Burden45.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain63.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Carlyss was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Lake Charles Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.