At a Glance
Median Income
$57,143
$19,865 per capita
Home Value
$149,600
Zillow: $298,727
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
18.8% smoking rate
How Carrabelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carrabelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carrabelle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carrabelle residents earn a median household income of $57,143 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,865. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carrabelle is $149,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,727. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 27.8% 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 1986.
Education
11.7% of adults in Carrabelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carrabelle has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,145
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,143
Per Capita$19,865
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,600
Rent$1,231
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$298,727
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,085/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation52 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Carrabelle was founded in 1877.
The median home in Carrabelle was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.