At a Glance
Median Income
$84,619
$46,645 per capita
Home Value
$299,200
Zillow: $337,916
Median Rent
$1,786/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Carney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carney residents earn a median household income of $84,619 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,645. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carney is $299,200 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,916. Median rent is $1,786/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Carney reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Carney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carney has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population28,624
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density4,083/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,619
Per Capita$46,645
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$299,200
Rent$1,786
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$337,916
Housing Units13,584
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation447 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Carney was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
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