At a Glance
Median Income
$51,553
$31,961 per capita
Home Value
$283,100
Zillow: $281,329
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
435/100K
4,756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Carrollton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carrollton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carrollton residents earn a median household income of $51,553 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,961. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,767 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carrollton is $283,100 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,329. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Carrollton reports 435 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,756/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carrollton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population27,058
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,553
Per Capita$31,961
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$7,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
B+
Home Value$283,100
Rent$1,067
Ownership39.0%
Zillow$281,329
Housing Units10,443
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent435/100K
Property4,756/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault312/100K
Burglary640/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,392/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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