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Carrabelle, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Franklin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,145 Population 657/sq mi density
$57,143 Median Income $19,865 per capita
$149,600 Home Value $286,087 Zillow
$1,231 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 2,468 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,143 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,600 home value, $1,231/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Carrabelle, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,143
24% below
$19,865 per capita
Home Value
$149,600
47% below
Zillow: $286,087
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
6% above
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
44% below
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
319 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
53%
Rent
106%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carrabelle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 1.8% (50% below 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 $286,087. 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.

Safety & Crime

Carrabelle reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,468/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,145
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,143
Per Capita$19,865
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$844

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,600
Rent$1,231
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$286,087
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent215/100K
Property2,468/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault215/100K
Burglary680/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,085/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.