At a Glance
Median Income
$123,063
$35,106 per capita
Home Value
$366,000
Zillow: $660,841
Violent Crime
64/100K
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Carolina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carolina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carolina a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carolina residents earn a median household income of $123,063 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,106. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carolina is $366,000 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,841. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Carolina reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,116/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carolina has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,238
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,063
Per Capita$35,106
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$366,000
Rent
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$660,841
Housing Units407
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property1,116/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation68 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute48 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Carolina was built in 1971.
10.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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