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Carpentersville, IL
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Carpentersville, IL
At a Glance
How Carpentersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carpentersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carpentersville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carpentersville residents earn a median household income of $86,327 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,552. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carpentersville is $225,200 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,744. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Carpentersville reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Carpentersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carpentersville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.