Carroll Valley, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Carroll Valley is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,962. Residents earn $90,505 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,962 Population 736/sq mi density
$90,505 Median Income $46,954 per capita
$287,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
51 Violent Crime/100K 1,278 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,505 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$287,400 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,505
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $287,400
2% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 51/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.3%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Carroll Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,962
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density736/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,505
Per Capita$46,954
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$4,729M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$287,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property1,278/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary77/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Libraries6

Is Carroll Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carroll Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Carroll Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carroll Valley is $90,505, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carroll Valley is $287,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Carroll Valley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,278 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.

Education

30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Carroll Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Carroll Valley has a population of 3,962 with a density of 736 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

3,962
Total Population
736
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Carroll Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carroll Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carroll Valley is $90,505, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Carroll Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,505
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,954
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
IRS Avg AGI$75,220

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,237
County GDP$4,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare165
Retail307
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Carroll Valley is $287,400, 2% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$287,400
2% above US avg
Median List Price$472,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$472,450
$/Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Rate1.92%

Health Metrics: Carroll Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access73.2%
Healthcare Facilities165
Carroll Valley has a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,278 per 100,000 (35% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Carroll Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent51.1/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape25.6/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault25.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,278.1/100K
35% below US avg
Burglary76.7/100K
Theft1,201.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Carroll Valley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall27.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density736/sq mi
Coordinates39.7502°N, 77.3869°W
County FIPS42001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.7%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.3%
10% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density736/sq mi
Total Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities165
Restaurants225
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Work from Home18.9%

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