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Carroll, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jacob Turner

Day-to-day life in Carroll, IA

OK so Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation?

7 replies 9 upvotes living
Julian Cook

Best neighborhoods to rent in Carroll?

Hey, With a population of 10,261, Carroll is a small town. Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

5 replies 8 upvotes housing
Jameson Watson

Is Carroll getting better or worse?

OK so I work in marketing and The median home value here is around $184,100, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

15 replies 11 upvotes living
Eva Thomas

Weekend activities in Carroll?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Carroll sits at 92.1 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 10,261 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

1 replies 15 upvotes qa
Jack Hughes

Biggest downsides of living in Carroll?

Alright, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $184,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $718 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are hig...

2 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Adam W.

Pros and cons of Carroll after 6 years

I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $184,100 on average. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

5 replies 9 upvotes living
Jacob Turner

First time home buyer in Carroll

It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

0 replies 13 upvotes housing
raleigh_nova

Honest thoughts on life in Carroll

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 10,261, Carroll is a small town. Homes are going for about $184,100 on average. Median household income is $59,323, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighb...

2 replies 15 upvotes living
Eva Thomas

Best kept secrets of Carroll, IA

Alright, Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $184,100, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

11 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
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